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Justin Perkins letter to Edward and Orra White Hitchcock, 1843 July 28

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

J. Perkins letter to Edward and Orra White Hitchcock in which Perkins shares thanks from him and Mrs. P. (Charlotte Bass Perkins) to the Hitchcocks and other friends in Amherst for the box and contributions therein. He says that the letter in the portion from the north part of their parish was mislaid and he cannot remember the name of the writer, so Perkins asks that the Hitchcocks send them a note. He writes about the clothing contributions and goes on to discuss their journey back to Persia and current situation. He mentions Miss Fisk (Fiske), notes mineral specimens he has picked up which he will forward, and remarks on the damage to Khoy from an earthquake. He also thanks them for the letter and copy of Hitchcock's Geology sent to the Prince. In a postscript he provides updates on the health of their little girl and mentions the bishop.

Justin Perkins letter to Edward and Orra White Hitchcock, 1843 July 28
Justin Perkins letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1864 January 1

Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869

J. Perkins letter to Edward Hitchcock in which Perkins says that he should have written him since hearing of the death of his wife (Orra White Hitchcock) but the notices of his poor health made it seem doubtful that any letter would ever reach him. Perkins writes that he is glad to learn that Hitchcock is lecturing in the college and has published a new book. He gives Hitchcock condolences on the loss of his wife and congratulations on his restoration to health. He reports on his own health and his loneliness due to being separated from his wife. He writes about his wife (Charlotte Bass Perkins) and provides updates on his missionary work and the current suffering of the Nestorians from want of food.

Justin Perkins letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1864 January 1
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
Orra White Hitchcock drawing of palaeotherium magnum

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

One of 61 drawings done by Orra White Hitchcock for use in Professor Edward Hitchcock's classes on geology and natural history. This is a reproduction of a preexisting drawing.

Orra White Hitchcock drawing of palaeotherium magnum
Orra White Hitchcock plate, "Fossils of the Eocene Tertiary," 1841

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A plate printed from illustrations by Orra White Hitchcock depicting nineteen different fossils from the Eocene Tertiary. This is plate 19 in Edward Hitchcock's "Final Report on the Geology of Massachusetts."

Orra White Hitchcock plate, "Fossils of the Eocene Tertiary," 1841
Viola pubescens

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A pencil drawing of young violets with caption by Orra White Hitchcock. The drawing features several leaves and one flower.

Viola pubescens
Biography in memoriam of Edward Hitchcock

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

An undated biographical sketch written in memoriam of Edward Hitchcock, including descriptions of his career at Amherst College, his relationship with Orra White Hitchcock, and his life as a Christian. The document contains no signature or other statement of responsibility.

Biography in memoriam of Edward Hitchcock
Orra White Hitchcock drawing of tabular view of the stratified rocks

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

One of 61 drawings done by Orra White Hitchcock for use in Professor Edward Hitchcock's classes on geology and natural history.

Orra White Hitchcock drawing of tabular view of the stratified rocks
Watercolor drawing of a sprig of three unidentified purple flowers

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A watercolor drawing of three purple flowers and one leaf by Orra White Hitchcock.

Watercolor drawing of a sprig of three unidentified purple flowers
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Eunice Huntington, 1856 February 11

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter from Orra White Hitchcock to her niece Eunice Huntington (whom she addresses as "my dear cousin"), in which Orra White describes the details of her journey back to Amherst after visiting her daughter Catharine in Cincinnati. Orra White mentions the bad weather which delayed their train, the places they stopped along the way, and the snowy weather in Amherst on her return. The corresponding envelope is included.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Eunice Huntington, 1856 February 11
Pencil and watercolor drawing of white asters

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A pencil drawing of an aster plant with white flowers by Orra White Hitchcock, painted with watercolor.

Pencil and watercolor drawing of white asters
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
Watercolor drawing of unidentified botanical specimen with roots

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A watercolor drawing of a botanical specimen by Orra White Hitchcock. The specimen has brown roots, a brown stem, and leaves with brown tips. The species of the specimen has not been identified.

Watercolor drawing of unidentified botanical specimen with roots
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
Orra White Hitchcock letter to unidentified recipient

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter from Orra White Hitchcock to an unidentified recipient [possibly a couple with the last name Caldwell] in which she inquires after Miss Caldwell's health and expresses concern that the "ride in the stage" was too much and that she wishes Miss Caldwell had waited a few days to depart, in order to travel with a Mr. Adams, with whom Miss Caldwell could have "talked phrenology all the way down." The letter is written on the back of a form letter about the charity fund at Amherst College, which includes a printed lithograph of the college, by Pendleton's Lithography in Boston, and describes the college and its costs. Orra White tells the recipient that if they would like similar images of Amherst College she will use the same type of paper in the future.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to unidentified recipient
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
L. Chapin letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1824 March 30

Chapin, L.

A letter of condolence from L. Chapin to Orra White Hitchcock upon hearing of the death of Hitchcock's 22-month-old child, Edward Hitchcock. Chapin quotes some lines that he or she believe Orra White may find comforting, which appear to be drawn from John William Cunningham's "The Velvet Cushion." Chapin also inquires after mutual acquaintances.

L. Chapin letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1824 March 30
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