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Running sketches of men and places, in England, France, Germany, Belgium, and Scotland

Copway, George, 1818-1869

Running sketches of men and places, in England, France, Germany, Belgium, and Scotland
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 diary, 1850 July to October

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A diary belonging to Orra White Hitchcock in which she recorded the details of a trip to Europe with her husband Edward Hitchcock. This is the second of two diaries used and during the period covered by this volume the Hitchcocks travel from Scotland to the continent then through Germany, Switzerland, and France, and return home to Massachusetts. In the opening entry Orra remarks that she has already filled one notebook. Orra records their points of interest, accommodations and meals in addition to the weather and scenery. This diary picks up while the Hitchcocks are still in Scotland and documents their attendance at the annual meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science where Edward made several presentations. In Frankfurt they attended the Third International Peace Congress, referred to by Orra only as "the convention." Entries recorded in Switzerland described the beauty of their natural surroundings while those written in Paris focused largely on the tourist attractions they visited as well as the shopping excursions made by Orra. Additional laid in slips of paper contain more entries, an excerpt from Sir Walter Scott's poem "The Lady of the Lake," and two small landscape illustrations by Orra, one with the caption "Seat of Earl Cowper."

Orra White Hitchcock diary, 1850 July to October
Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1850 November

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

Sermon notes by Edward Hitchcock on “the state of religion in Europe” according to his observations in the summer of 1850. He briefly discusses the state of various religious sects, churches, cathedrals, and relics in various places, including Scotland, England, Wales, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, France, and Switzerland. One early religious observation ranks the Free Church of Scotland as the most spiritual of religious groups, and Hitchcock concludes with remarks supporting the ideals of missionary work and suggests more of such work is needed in Europe, particularly in Paris. Hitchcock has written that the notes are for the College Monthly Concert in November 1850, and has written related hymns on the inside cover.

Edward Hitchcock sermon notes, 1850 November
Edward Hitchcock diary, 1850

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A diary of notes kept by Edward Hitchcock describing the sites, collections, and geographic features of places he visited during his tour of Europe. Hitchcock makes observations on his travel, the schools in Europe, and the geology of Europe, among other things.

Edward Hitchcock diary, 1850