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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
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 Mary Hitchcock and Jane Hitchcock, 1850 July 28

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter from Orra White Hitchcock to her children, directed to "Mary and Jane in particular & the rest in general." Much of the letter is devoted to expressing her desire for more frequent letters and news, no matter how mundane, from her children. She also offers each of her children advice and direction about their individual endeavours. She reports on their father's ill health and her hope that the weather will be warmer when they reach "the continent." Orra inquires about things at home, initially scolding Kate for not writing, but relenting after receiving a letter from her a couple of days later. Orra describes her travel with her husband(accompanied, at times, by their friends the Tappans) throughout Ireland and Scotland in great detail, focusing especially on Belfast, Dublin, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. She writes extensively about their modes of travel, the landscape, the people, and the houses and dress. She shares her method for dealing with the many persistent "beggars" she encounters on the streets of Ireland, which is to go out with food in her pockets and when asked for money give out pieces of bread. She ends with a brief description of the meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science which she and Edward attended in Edinburgh. The letter was begun on July 28, 1850, with portions added over the next few days, with the final portion being written on August 1, 1850.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock and Jane Hitchcock, 1850 July 28
Orra White Hitchcock diary, 1850 May to July

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 first of two diaries used and during the period covered by this volume the Hitchcocks traveled through England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. The first page contains a "list of ship acquaintances" and the entries open with a detailed description of the departure and arrangements on the steamer ship, as well as descriptions of the conditions at sea. Orra continues her diary upon arrival in England and details the sights, sounds, dining arrangements, weather and places of interest. Entries describe the Hitchcocks' visits to notable geologists including Dr. Gideon Mantell, Sir Charles Lyell and Reverend Adam Sedgwick as well as the paleontologist Sir Richard Owen. They visited geological collections and agricultural schools in addition to more typical tourist attractions. Orra comments repeatedly on the poverty they encountered throughout Great Britain as well as the class structure in evidence. A few illustrations are included and several pages have markings on them that seem to have been left by samples of plant life collected and placed in the diary.

Orra White Hitchcock diary, 1850 May to July
Edward Hitchcock diary, 1850 May 15 to 1850 August 9

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A personal diary kept by Edward Hitchcock during his travels in England, Wales, and Scotland. Hitchcock describes his travel, the geology of the places he visits, the sights he visits, and also provides general comments about his trip.

Edward Hitchcock diary, 1850 May 15 to 1850 August 9