Letter from Ella K. Adams to Aunt Ellis, 1895 January 28

Collection Name:

Mary Jane Means Adams Family Papers

Title:

Letter from Ella K. Adams to Aunt Ellis, 1895 January 28

Creator:

Adams, Ella King, 1848-1896

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2019.070

Object ID:

2019.070.03.05

Date:

1895/01/28

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Letter from Ella K. Adams in Summit, NJ, to her aunt Nancy Ellis Means in Boston, MA. Postmarked January 28, 1895, the letter primarily deals with the health of the family, neighbors, and friends, of whom most have the grippe. She notes Rebecca is feeling better, but is still tiring easily. Adams also discusses in detail Miss Blake, who is also ill, and who is having trouble paying the rent. She goes on to state if Miss Blake leaves, she may have to employ Isabelle, and goes on to list her pros and cons. Adams discusses the names being sent to the senate for confirmation this week, including Mr. Collins for judge of the Supreme Court and Mr. Fredenberg for Vice Chancellor. They do not believe Fred will get an appointment.

Subjects:

Correspondence , Families , Health , Influenza , Housekeeping , Judges--Selection and appointment

Locations:

Boston, MA
Summit, NJ

People:

Means, Nancy Ellis, 1819-1902 , Adams, Ella King, 1848-1896

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of Joanna Skinger Hall.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

1