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Edward Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1855 May 17

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., in which Edward Hitchcock asks his son to speak with George P. Shoals of Easthampton about building estimates for the Lecture Room and Nineveh Gallery at Amherst College. Hitchcock also discusses Orra White Hitchcock's health and expresses his hope that Hitchcock, Jr., will visit Amherst soon.

Edward Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1855 May 17
Edward Hitchcock, Jr. note regarding Amherst Academy catalogs

Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911

Edward Hitchcock, Jr. note in which he states that there were no Amherst Academy catalogs in the years 1844-1846 but during a part of this time Daniel T. Fiske and Jeremiah Taylor were in charge of the academy and Elizabeth C. Adams was preceptress. This note was previously in the "Hitchcock memorabilia volume," a bound volume compiled by Edward Hitchcock, Jr. The memorabilia volume was disbound and the covers are in Box 1 Folder 3 of this collection while the remaining contents are in Box 1 Folders 5-13 of this collection.

Edward Hitchcock, Jr. note regarding Amherst Academy catalogs
Hitchcock memorabilia volume covers

Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911

The front and back covers of a bound volume of memorabilia compiled by Edward Hitchcock, Jr. On the inside of the back cover are newspaper clippings from a November 15, 1871 "Trustees and Funds of Amherst Academy" editorial in The Amherst Record in which a trustee of Amherst Academy writes regarding a discussion at the previous week's town meeting about the funds of Amherst Academy. He argues that the funds should be given to the "High School" or to Amherst College, not the town or public schools of Amherst. There are unattributed notes in pencil inside both covers. The volume was disbound and the contents previously contained within are in Box 1 Folders 4-13 of this collection.

Hitchcock memorabilia volume covers
Hitchcock memorabilia volume table of contents

Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911

The table of contents for a bound volume of memorabilia compiled by Edward Hitchcock, Jr. The memorabilia volume was disbound and the covers to the volume are in Box 1 Folder 3 of this collection while the remaining contents previously held within are in Box 1 Folders 5-13 of this collection.

Hitchcock memorabilia volume table of contents
Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1847 April 1

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A letter from Edward and Orra White Hitchcock to their children, addressed to their daughter Mary Hitchcock. Edward Hitchcock has written the letter and has signed it for himself and Orra White. The letter explains their plans to leave New York for Philadelphia on their way to Richmond, Virginia, describes the weather in New York during their stay, and asks Edward Hitchcock, Jr. to pass along information about his medical treatment to the doctor in Amherst.

Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1847 April 1
Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1845 March 4

Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911

A letter to Orra White Hitchcock in which Edward Hitchcock, Jr. writes about his room at Williston Seminary and his studies there. He also describes in detail some shell specimens he "found in the canal" that he plans to send home and hopes that C.B. Adams [presumably the naturalist Charles Baker Adams], who Orra had mentioned would be coming to Amherst, will be able to identify.

Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1845 March 4
Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1844 November 11

Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911

A letter to Orra White Hitchcock in which Edward Hitchcock, Jr. requests that his mother settle his school bills and discusses local politics, personnel changes at Amherst College, his improved health, and speculates about his grades for the term.

Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1844 November 11
Edward Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 12

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A letter from Edward Hitchcock to his children in which Hitchcock writes about his and Orra White Hitchcock's trip from Scotland back to London. He describes Edinburgh and the countryside between the two cities in detail, and explains their plans to travel on the continent and when they may start their journey home. He also describes several scholars he has met and writes that he is weary of traveling and wishes his children could switch places with him. On the final page he writes a poem about being separated from loved ones.

Edward Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 12
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1853 January 10

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes about having heard that Edward is not feeling well, offering some advice on what he might do to feel better advising that if her suggestions are not effective that he make "a journey home." She also asks him to possibly get her some dark "wrist furs," preferably made of Siberian squirrel. She writes about other everyday matters as well.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1853 January 10
Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 12

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter from Orra White Hitchcock to her children in which she writes about how she imagines the Amherst College commencement went and that she longs to hear more about it. She admits that she has not ventured onto the streets of London much in the past few days and expects that her children would take greater advantage of the experience of travel and she hopes that someday they will have the opportunity, at an age when they are not "so nearly worn out" as she and their father are. She describes her experience at the meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science in Edinburgh, which she enjoyed more than she expected, and notes that she attended all of the public meetings and heard many of the papers. She comments on the notable scientists she saw much of at the meeting, including David Brewster, Sir Roderick Murchison, Professor [Robert] Jameson, and Dr. [Gideon] Mantell. Orra also inquires about things at home and remarks that both she and Edward are cheered by the prospect of returning home, although they dread the voyage across the ocean and "try to feel that the same Almighty power is able to carry" them back safely.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 12
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr.

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes primarily to pass along a letter the family received from his sister, Catharine Hitchcock Storrs. Orra comments on the family news and requests Edward's copy of the Saturday Springfield Republican if he still has it.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr.
Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1844 July 11

Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911

A letter to Orra White Hitchcock in which Edward Hitchcock, Jr. writes about being sick again and inquires about his future, specifically whether he will go to college in the fall or will instead become a farmer.

Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1844 July 11
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1850 November 18

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock responds to an inquiry from him about selling his two coats to get a better one. Orra advises him that the two coats will serve him better. She also informs him of his father's upcoming travel and notes that she has invited his uncles Charles and Henry Hitchcock and their wives for Thanksgiving, along with his aunt Emilia Hitchcock Billings and her husband Charles Hovey Billings.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1850 November 18
Orra White Hitchcock and Emily Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1853 February 13

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in Boston from Orra White Hitchcock and Emily Hitchcock [Terry]. Orra writes about Edward's approaching return home, and suggests that he should make arrangements with his sister Jane to bring her home at the same time as well. She reports that "the revival in North Amherst" is of unprecedented strength. She also asks Edward to inquire about getting a picture frame, and tells him to invite the Hales [with whom Edward was staying] to visit. Emily Hitchcock adds a brief note requesting songs from a book called "Gems from the German" and suggest that Edward read an article in the February issue of Putnam's Monthly.

Orra White Hitchcock and Emily Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1853 February 13
Orra White Hitchcock and Jane Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1852 May 1

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes about everyday matters, such as the repairs she made to Edward's stockings, their May Day plans, and a recent trip to Vermont. Edward's sister Jane Elizabeth Hitchcock [later Putnam] then takes over writing, informing him of the news about the Amherst College library and about some recent disputes in the town of Amherst surrounding the construction of a train depot. She also reports on a visit by the phrenologist L.N. Fowler [Lorenzo Niles Fowler] and his assessment of the character of their mother and sisters as well as Jane. Jane also writes about some mutual acquaintances and speculates about how the Hitchcock daughters might support themselves when their father, Edward Hitchcock, retires from the presidency at Amherst College.

Orra White Hitchcock and Jane Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1852 May 1
Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1844 November 1

Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911

A letter to Orra White Hitchcock in which Edward Hitchcock, Jr. asks his mother to mend one of his slippers, copy the poem "The Vulture of the Alps" for him, and send a few other items to him at school.

Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1844 November 1
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1855 February 22

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes primarily about why she and Edward Hitchcock have been unable to visit their son and their plans to try to do so. She also writes about the religious interest in Amherst and the students' positive reception of a "Western preacher." She goes on to praise Dr. Stearns [presumably President William Augustus Stearns] as a preacher, teacher, and as a man too. She expresses her hope that when Edward visits, his wife Mary and baby will come too.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1855 February 22
Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 23

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter from Orra White Hitchcock to her children, addressed to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. She writes about the many "inconveniences and perplexities" they have experienced as a result of not knowing the languages spoken in the countries they have traveled through. She goes on to describe her and Edward Hitchcock's journey across the English Channel, through France and Belgium and into Germany. Although noting the "continual trouble & vexation & imposition & extortion" they have encountered, Orra acknowledges that the countries they have traveled through have "in general been truly delightful." She goes on to describe the cathedrals and convents they visited, and remarks on the beauty of the scenery on the Rhine. She ends with birthday wishes for her son Charlie.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 August 23
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1858 July 20

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes primarily about everyday matters, mostly about the summer travel plans of various members of the Hitchcock family and visits to and from friends. She also reports on a dispute between Edward's brother Charlie and Hagar [presumably Charlie's colleague and fellow assistant state geologist of Vermont, Albert Hager, also spelled Hagar], and the senior Edward Hitchcock's plans to attempt a reconciliation between the two. Orra also writes of her expectation that Edward attend the upcoming Amherst College commencement.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1858 July 20
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1850 December 13

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes about everyday matters, including clothing she is sending to Edward and his brother Charles and Charles' absence and his homesickness at school. She also writes that the replacement for their barn help turns out to be "extremely ignorant of barn affairs," resulting in the loss of a pail of milk on his first day, after the cow kicked a hole in the bottom of the pail. She also thanks Edward for a subscription to the American Art-Union.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1850 December 13