This letter was written by William Bard, father of St. Stephen's founder John Bard, to his Great-Aunt, Mary Martha Campbell. In a note appended by Arthur Sands, he mentions that William was born in New York during its occupation by the British. At...
Leah is joined by her aunt Ann while staying on Staten Island. She writes about her trip to New York City. Leah is not feeling well and mentions how difficult the cold baths are. She writes about shopping, making calls and her attempts at having...
Women; Health; Food; Water; Correspondence; Religion; Religious education; Religious services; Methodist churches;
Leah will be leaving NY and is making plans to arrive in Newburgh. She mentions that she has had little benefit from bathing and gives details of a sermon she has just heard. She writes of the kindness Maria and Jonathan have shown her.
In this, the first letter Thomas writes to his new in-laws, he tells them of his and Leah's good health. He does write that Leah was a little weak in church, but quickly recovered. He mentions the death of a neighbour.
Leah expects visitors and writes about how she and her young son, Tommy rode to Cornwall on the Thomas Powell. She mentions dreading dental work and feeling better due to wearing cotton around her hips. She also mentions that little Gertrude...
Affidavit, written in Dutch at the request of Jan Elting by the officers of the Reformed Dutch Church in Beylen,Netherlands, confirming his birth and baptism there in 1632. The document also mentions the births of his sister Maria Elting in 1630...
Letter written in French from Jacques Bergeron in New York City to Hugo Freer in New Paltz, NY discussing payments and shipments of flour and peas, and the price of rum. Mentions a "Colonel Restcoat" and an unnamed schoolmaster at New Paltz which...
James is happy to hear from his sister about the family farm animals. The army has been on the move, but he wasn't well enough to travel. He mentions how heavy the loads are and his friend Whitmore Baxter who has lost a thumb. James mentions that...
James writes about how lucky he is to be alive after returning from battle. He refers to it as it the worst sight he’d ever seen and comments on the women and children who had to run to save their lives. He remarks, “I think this war is not...
James writes to his friend Phil about the difficulties of army life. He has been marching for three weeks straight though serious weather conditions. One night the troops had to camp right down in the snow. He mentions that there are strong Union...
James gives thanks that his life was spared in battle and is saddened by the number of men that were left behind at the battle of Chancellorsville. His regiment retreated quickly, but James feels he will be soon be involved in battle again against...
James responds to a letter from Jackey recovering at Camp Convalescent. He appreciates the money sent to him, but finds the hospital food dismal. He asks about the draft and states that all men drafted will partake in a battle. James discusses...
Unaware of the death of his good friend, Johannes, Peter Elting writes of receipts and invoices for Johannes to sign. He is concerned that he has not heard form Johannes in ten days or two weeks and hopes that he is "heeling rapidly" and will be...
Letter written from Solomon Dubois to Johannes discussing news from home. Sol is concerned that Johannes may be "hard up" for women and then goes on to write about his trip to Plattekill to see Fredrick Douglas speak. He thinks his talk was good...
