All Items 29 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 29 Contributor 20 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 17 Amherst College. Class of 1849. Hitchcock 16 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 16 Amherst College. Class of 1856. Hitchcock 7 Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 7 Williston Seminary. (Easthampton, Mass.) 7 Hitchcock, Charles H., (Charles Henry), 1836-1919 6 Amherst College 5 Hithcock, Edward, 1793-1864 3 Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 3 Williston Seminary (Easthampton, Mass.) 3 Hoadly, E. S., (Eli Smith) 2 Williston Seminary (Easthampton Mass.) 2 Williston, Payson, 1763-1856 2 American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions 1 Amherst College. Class of 1856. Bridgman 1 Bridgman, Chester, 1833-1907 1 Colton, A. M., (Aaron Merrick), 1809-1895 1 Hitchcock, Charles H., Charles Henry, 1836-1919 1 Lyman, Solomon 1 show more 15 show fewer Location 2 Massachusetts 2 Pioneer Valley (Mass.) 1 Topic 20 Correspondence 20 Finance, Personal 9 Tuition 7 Knowledge and learning 5 College teachers 4 Faculty 4 Selection and appointment 4 Family 2 Career in priesthood 1 Clergy 1 Congregational churches 1 Crimean War, 1853-1856 1 Death and burial 1 Faith 1 Fossils 1 Health 1 Identification 1 Manuscripts 1 Presidents 1 Resignation from office 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 2 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 26 Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers 3 Genre 2 Correspondence 21 Receipts (financial records) 8 Place of Creation 1 Easthampton (Mass.) 29 Payson Williston letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 March 27 Williston, Payson, 1763-1856 P. Williston letter to Justin Perkins in which Williston responds to a letter from Perkins. He says reports circulating made him fear that prospects in Persia were becoming less and less promising, but then Perkins' letter arrived noting that he is once more pursuing his labors with brighter prospects than ever. He discusses the difficulties missionaries face, including the influence of the Romanists (Roman Catholics) and Puseyites. He goes on share updates about members of Perkins' family and local church and clergy news. He also notes the loss of "the desire of mine eyes" and his only brother. Payson Williston letter to Justin Perkins, 1846 March 27 Henry Martyn Perkins letter to Justin Perkins, 1861 February 24 to March 13 Perkins, Henry Martyn, 1843-1916 Henry (Martyn Perkins) letter to his father Justin Perkins in which Henry responds to a letter from Justin. He remarks on Justin's current visit to England and news from his last letter from Ma (Charlotte Bass Perkins) regarding the death of little Charles. He mentions Aunt Laura and Charles' father Justin. Henry goes on to write regarding school (Williston Seminary), a lecture from Dr. Holland, a visit from Ma, the illness of Mr. Stone's youngest daughter, his room-mate Lawrence, a lecture from Beecher, the approaching close of the term, and possible travel plans with Ma. Henry Martyn Perkins letter to Justin Perkins, 1861 February 24 to March 13 Payson Williston letter to Justin Perkins, 1855 October 5 Williston, Payson, 1763-1856 Payson Williston letter to Justin Perkins in which Williston responds to Perkins saying that, due to Williston's advanced age, he looks on each of his letters as the last. Williston writes about this sentiment and others younger in years who have died, including Mr. C. (Edwin Crane). He discusses faith in God in relation to such losses and in respect to the aggressive movement (the Crimean War). He writes about the prospects for missionaries and the field missions improving and about the last meeting of the American Board (of Commissioners for Foreign Missions), mentioning N. Adams, the Choctaw and Cherokee missions, and Secretary Wood. He also briefly remarks on the late successes of the allies at Sevastopol. Payson Williston letter to Justin Perkins, 1855 October 5 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, 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 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 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1844 May 8 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter to Orra White Hitchcock in which her son Edward Hitchcock, Jr. writes about his health and his finances, as well as other day-to-day matters at his school, Williston Seminary. With the end of the term nearing, he warns his mother that he will be returning home with a "pillowcase more than half full" of dirty laundry. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1844 May 8 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1845 March 16 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter to Orra White Hitchcock in which Edward Hitchcock, Jr. writes about his difficulty keeping up with his studies, some bird tracks he saw on Mt. Tom, and some other everyday matters. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1845 March 16 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1844 April Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter to Orra White Hitchcock in which her son Edward Hitchcock, Jr. describes his day-to-day life at Williston Seminary in Easthampton, including his studies and life at the boarding house, and passes messages along to other family members. An annotation in Hitchcock Jr.'s hand added to the top of the first page indicates it was his "first letter home." Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1844 April Aaron Merrick Colton letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1864 March 2 Colton, A. M., (Aaron Merrick), 1809-1895 A letter in which A. M. Colton expresses his sympathies to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. for the loss of his father and apologizes for not being able to attend the funeral. Colton also describes how thankful he was for Edward Hitchcock's help in his career as a minister. Aaron Merrick Colton letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1864 March 2 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1860 April 27 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter from Edward Hitchcock's son Edward Hitchcock, Jr. describing his efforts to prepare a book on comparative anatomy for publication and requesting his father's advice. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1860 April 27 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 May 25 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter from Edward Hitchcock, Jr. to his father Edward Hitchcock discussing his thoughts on mortality and religion. Hitchcock, Jr. describes his difficulty in identifying Vermont minerals for a report, his progress in mounting skeletons, and his satisfaction that his brother Charles was appointed as a state geologist. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 May 25 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1860 May 5 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter from Edward Hitchcock's son Edward Hitchcock, Jr. describing a recent discovery of Clathropteris fossils and suggesting methods for making corrections to a manuscript. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1860 May 5 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 July 11 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter from Edward Hitchcock, Jr. to his father Edward Hitchcock expressing his interest in and reservations about being considered for a professorship appointment at Amherst College. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 July 11 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1860 May 25 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter to Edward Hitchcock from his son Edward Hitchcock, Jr. requesting his father's advice regarding a plan to travel to Europe in the fall to study Zoology and Comparative Anatomy with Sir Richard Owen. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. also describes his efforts to develop a glue containing pure acetic acid. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1860 May 25 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 August 19 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter from Edward Hitchcock, Jr. to his father Edward Hitchcock describing his plans to travel to Lowell and inquiring about houses for rent in Amherst. Hitchcock, Jr. also informs his father that he has unofficially heard that he was chosen for the Amherst College professorship appointment. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 August 19 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 July 16 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter from Edward Hitchcock, Jr. to his father Edward Hitchcock discussing his completion of the descriptions of Vermont minerals. He writes that he would accept the Amherst College professorship appointment if the offer were made to him. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 July 16 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 July 22 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter from Edward Hitchcock, Jr. to his father Edward Hitchcock voicing his desire to be appointed to the Amherst College professorship but describing his reluctance to make any effort to secure the position. Hitchcock, Jr. also writes about visiting his brother Charles in Andover and travelling to Vermont, and invites his family to visit him in Easthampton. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 July 22 Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 March 2 Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911 A letter from Edward Hitchcock, Jr. to his father Edward Hitchcock describing his return to his home in Easthampton after a trip. Hitchcock, Jr. writes about his finances and invites his family to visit and stay with him. Edward Hitchcock, Jr. letter to Edward Hitchcock, 1861 March 2
