All Items 13 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 13 Contributor 8 Hitchcock, Mary, 1824-1899 13 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 8 Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 5 Storrs, Catharine H., 1825-1895 2 Bennett, Joseph, 1798-1847 1 Cawshawgance, Jabeson, active 1849-1858 1 Terry, Emily Hitchcock, 1838-1921 1 Tuckerman, Sarah Eliza Sigourney 1 show more 3 show fewer Location 1 Washington (D.C.) 1 Topic 9 Correspondence 13 Religion 3 Travel 3 Death and burial 2 Christianity 1 Family 1 History 1 Ojibwa Indians 1 Suicide 1 show more 4 show fewer Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 13 Genre 1 Correspondence 13 Subject 16 Hitchcock, Mary, 1824-1899 – Correspondence 13 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence 7 Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 – Correspondence 5 Hitchcock, Mary, 1824-1899 – Religion 3 Hitchcock, Mary, 1824-1899 – Travel 2 Storrs, Catharine H., 1825-1895 – Correspondence 2 Bennett, Joseph, 1798-1847 – Death and burial 1 Cawshawgance, Jabeson, active 1849-1858 – Correspondence 1 Christianity 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Death and burial 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Family 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Travel – Washington (D.C.) 1 Ojibwa Indians 1 Suicide 1 Terry, Emily Hitchcock, 1838-1921 – Correspondence 1 Washington (D.C.) – History – 19th century 1 show more 11 show fewer Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1849 July 16 Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 A letter to Mary Hitchcock in New Lebanon Springs, New York in which Edward Hitchcock writes about Mary undergoing "hydropathic treatment" and discusses some of his recent travels and potential travel plans. Orra White Hitchcock describes in detail a cactus plant of Mary's that is blooming and the hot weather and severe drought in Amherst. She shares some neighborhood news, and mentions a party the Hitchcocks attended at the home of James Kellogg. Orra goes on to also describe a visit she and Edward had from an Ojibwa couple, who attended chapel with them in the morning. In the afternoon the husband of the couple, Cawshawgance, lectured on temperance. Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1849 July 16 Orra White Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1843 September 23 Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 A letter to Mary Hitchcock in Troy, New York, in which Orra White Hitchcock primarily inquires about Mary's journey from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Albany, New York. She also writes about a visit from Professor [Benjamin] Sillman and his daughter, and everyday news from home. Orra White Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1843 September 23 Orra White Hitchcock and Catharine Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1843 December 18 Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 A letter to Mary Hitchcock in Troy, New York in which Orra White Hitchcock writes about everyday matters, sharing news of members of the family, the health of Orra and her husband Edawrd, Kate's (Mary's sister Catharine Hitchcock, later Storrs) participation in the "juvenile sewing circle" and her own weekly meetings with the "sewing society," as well as Mary's upcoming visit home. She comments positively on several of the acquaintances Mary has made in Troy, but notes that Mary has not discussed whether or not the family she boards with are "pious people." Orra encourages Mary to continue with daily prayer and if ever in the company of irreligious people to remain steadfast in her belief and show that she regards it the great "object of living to prepare for eternity." Kate adds a small portion to the letter in pencil, requesting a letter from her sister and Mary French soon. Orra White Hitchcock and Catharine Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1843 December 18 Orra White Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, August 2 Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 A letter to Mary Hitchcock in which Orra White Hitchcock discusses travel arrangements for Mary's trip home to Amherst from Westchester, Connecticut. Orra White Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, August 2 Emily Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock Terry, Emily Hitchcock, 1838-1921 An undated letter to Mary Hitchcock (Edward Hitchcock's daughter) in which her sister Emily Hitchcock (later Emily Hitchcock Terry) writes a few lines about being on vacation from school, about visitors the family has recently had, and about her brother Edward being sick. Emily also inquires into how Mary is doing in Boston. Emily Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock Letter from unidentified correspondent to Mary Hitchcock, 1847 November Hitchcock, Mary, 1824-1899 A letter from a Mr. Harrison(?) (whose first name is illegible) to Mary Hitchcock. The sender writes from Andover Theological Seminary, writing mostly about the suicide of Mr. Bennett (the Reverend Joseph Bennett) and its terrible impact on his children, Joseph and Mary Bennett. He also discusses Mary's sister Kate (Catharine), asking Mary to make up with Kate for him, as he has apparently offended her in some way. He also describes his rooms at the seminary and discusses religious subjects. Letter from unidentified correspondent to Mary Hitchcock, 1847 November Sarah Tuckerman letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1864 February 29 Tuckerman, Sarah Eliza Sigourney A letter in which Sarah Tuckerman expresses her sympathies to Mary Hitchcock for the loss of her father. Sarah Tuckerman letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1864 February 29 Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1842 February 21 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Mary Hitchcock from Edward and Orra White Hitchcock in which Edward Hitchcock again urges Mary to become a Christian. Orra White writes about more everyday matters; she discusses mending Mary's dress and encourages Mary to get more exercise. Edward Hitchcock and Orra White Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1842 February 21 Edward Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1841 December 26 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Mary Hitchcock in which Edward Hitchcock explains that he will be unable to lecture at the female seminary in South Hadley and also urges her to accept God as her Savior. Edward describes some small everyday matters as well, such as the family's health and letter-writing supplies. Edward Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1841 December 26 Edward Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1851 January 1 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Mary Hitchcock in which Edward Hitchcock asks her to accept a Sovereign coin as a New Year's gift from himself and his wife Orra White Hitchcock. Edward Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1851 January 1 Edward Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1853 October 16 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Mary Hitchcock in which Edward Hitchcock seeks to coordinate travel arrangements between himself and Mary. Mary is visiting friends in New York, her mother Orra White Hitchcock has joined her there, and Edward Hitchcock ponders whether he will take the train down to visit as well or not. He also asks when Mary is planning on returning to Massachusetts. Edward Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1853 October 16 Edward Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1844 December 16 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Mary Hitchcock in which Edward Hitchcock seeks to coordinate travel arrangements between himself and Mary. Edward Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock, 1844 December 16 Edward Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock and Catharine H. Storrs, 1844 May 12 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter to Mary Hitchcock and Catharine H. Storrs in which Edward Hitchcock writes about his trip to Washington, D.C. for a meeting of the Association of American Geologists and Naturalists. He discusses a recent railroad accident and mobs in Philadelphia, as well as what he has seen of slavery in Washington and other aspects of the city. Edward Hitchcock letter to Mary Hitchcock and Catharine H. Storrs, 1844 May 12
