Letter from Mother to Edward E. Sturtevant, 1859 December 2
- Collection Name:
- Mike Pride Civil War Collection, 1775-1927
- Title:
- Letter from Mother to Edward E. Sturtevant, 1859 December 2
- Creator:
- Sturtevant, Edward E., 1826-1862
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 2015.001
- Object ID:
- 2015.001.003.008.002
- Date:
- 1859/12/02
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from Mother (Fanny Sturtevant) in Keene, NH, to her son (Edward E. Sturtevant) in Concord, NH, dated December 2, 1859. In the letter, Fanny notes the family received his letter stating he would be unable to attend Thanksgiving, but held out hope that he would make it on the last train. She goes on to tell of his father's ailing health, inquires about Edward sending some more money, and notes how she has not heard a word from Henry, nor did he attend Thanksgiving.
- Subjects:
- Correspondence , Health , Families , Holidays , Thanksgiving Day
- Locations:
- Keene, NH
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- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
- Box Number:
- 2
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