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Susan F. Colby letter

 Item: 1
Identifier: Mss 835365.1
Mss 835365.1

Description

Four-page letter from Susan Farnham Colby in New Hampton, New Hampsire, to her brother, Daniel E. Colby, in Hanover, New Hampshire. Susan Colby writes of her studies at the New Hampton Academical and Theological Institution and of her desire to study hard and continue her education despite the desires of her father and brother. She discusses religious activities and the literary society at her school, and mentions the Simpson family of New Hampton as well as mutual acquaintances.

Dates

  • 1835-06-15

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way permitted by copyright that applies to your use.

Extent

.01 Linear Feet : 1 letter folded. Evidence of wax seal. ; 25 cm.

Language of Materials

English

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