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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 letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 September 18

Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863

A letter from Orra White Hitchcock to her children in which she explains how tired she has become of travel and sightseeing although she remarks on the splendor of Mont Blanc. She briefly mentions some of the other sights she and Edward Hitchcock have visited in Paris and their plans to visit more. She writes of her longing to reach home and dread of the return trip by boat.

Orra White Hitchcock letter to the Hitchcock children, 1850 September 18
Edward Hitchcock expense account, 1850 June to 1851 January

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A document by Edward Hitchcock discussing the costs for various portions of his travels in Europe related to examining the Agricultural Schools of Europe and attending meetings of the agricultural schools committee. The dates these expenses were incurred are included as well.

Edward Hitchcock expense account, 1850 June to 1851 January
Hallein

Petzoldt, Georg, 1810-1878

A printed plate showing the Austrian town of Hallein that appears to have been torn from the text "Die interessantesten Punkte von Salzburg, Tyrol und Salzkammergut" [which roughly translates to "The most interesting points of Salzburg, Tyrol and Salzkammergut"]. Hitchcock has noted on the sheet that it was given to him by a Priest Engelmeyer, whom he met on a bus when traveling in Europe. Hitchcock notes that Engelmeyer was amazed to meet Americans.

Hallein
Edward Hitchcock expense account, 1850 June to 1851 January

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A document by Edward Hitchcock discussing the costs for various portions of his travels in Europe related to examining the Agricultural Schools of Europe and attending meetings of the agricultural schools committee. The dates these expenses were incurred are included as well.

Edward Hitchcock expense account, 1850 June to 1851 January
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
Edward Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1850 September 25

Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864

A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which his father discusses in great detail his anxiety about the state of his health and fear that he might not survive the return trip to the United States. Hitchcock instructs his son to seek reimbursement, if necessary, for expenses incurred by Hitchcock in his travels through Europe. Those travels, which involved visits to agricultural schools, were made at the request of the Massachusetts government and are detailed in the letter. Hitchcock is pleased to note that Hitchcock Jr.'s mother, Orra, has not been adversely affected by their travels. He also gives his son advice on how to approach his work.

Edward Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1850 September 25