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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 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.
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
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 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
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1852 November 14

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes primarily about a meeting of the Teachers' Institute, which kept her very busy the previous week. She tells her son the institute was the largest of its kind held in Massachusetts, with 375 regular members and that the Hitchcocks hosted Dr. [Barnas] Sears, Professor [Louis] Agassiz, and Professor [Arnold Henry] Guyot, all of whom taught or lectured at the institute. She mentions additional instructors at the institute, Professor [J.W., likely William J.] Whitaker and Mr. [George W.] Pratt, who taught drawing and music, respectively. Orra goes on to report on her husband Edward's health and her son Charles' mending arm, among other things.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1852 November 14
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1855 December 11

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes primarily about sending her daughter Emily Hitchcock [later Terry] to stay with Edward and his wife Mary during part of the winter vacation. She also expresses the wish she and her husband Edward have that Emily attend to her studies, particularly those that will "prepare her to enter the Seminary at S. Hadley" [Mount Holyoke Female Seminary].

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1855 December 11
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1857 August 27

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock writes primarily about possibly coming to visit him and his wife Mary soon, seemingly to care for Mary during a pregnancy. Orra also writes that her brother will be visiting, and she tells Edward about an excursion in Vermont his father and brother Charles are on, after a trip all three made to Montreal.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1857 August 27
Orra White Hitchcock and Jane Elizabeth Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr.

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock remarks upon a wedding at Prescott, noting that Harrison [likely the groom] "looks in miserable health." She also includes a recipe for pickled plums and pickled peaches. Jane Elizabeth Hitchcock [Putnam] writes as well, asking her brother to bring some people to visit her, though the names are illegible.

Orra White Hitchcock and Jane Elizabeth Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr.
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1860 December 6

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock remarks upon Edward's travel in London and reports the family news to him. Orra tells Edward of a few people he could call upon while still in London, including a Dr. Lee [likely the astronomer Dr. John Lee], and others, if he desires. She also mentions her husband's health, who was with them for Thanksgiving, and the purchase of a new horse.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1860 December 6
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1853 January 23

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A brief letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in Boston in which Orra White Hitchcock writes about a few everyday matters, including a question from his brother Charles Hitchcock about what to do with a watch.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1853 January 23
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1859 March 12

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock invites her son to bring his wife and youngest child with him on his visit to her house. She also writes about the illness in Amherst, about Emily Hitchcock's tendency to become ill when at Mount Holyoke Seminary, and inquires after a book on autumn leaves. Charles H. Hitchcock has added a note on the final page requesting a book on preserving animals so that they can "stuff a rat from Deerfield."

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1859 March 12