Mary Pomeroy Dutton letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1854 July 11
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| Creator | Dutton, M. P. (Mary Pomeroy) |
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| Addressee | Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 |
| Title | Mary Pomeroy Dutton letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1854 July 11 |
| Dates | 1854-07-11 |
| Abstract | M.P. Dutton (Mary Pomeroy Dutton) letter to Charlotte Bass Perkins in which Dutton writes regarding daguerreotypes from Mr. Whipple (daguerreotypes of Judith Grant Perkins). She also discusses the death of John Perkins and slavery in the United States. Dutton shares news of several individuals. She writes regarding Perkins' trial of faith and a visit from her aunt. Mr. Barrows, Dr. (Rufus) Anderson, his daughter Sarah (Anderson Kingsman), and Mr. (A.C.) Thompson are all mentioned in the letter. Dutton also refers to a memoir several times, presumably The Persian Flower: A Memoir of Judith Grant Perkins of Oroomiah, Persia. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages) ; 20 x 13 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Production | Boston (Mass.) |
| Genre | Correspondence |
| Subject | Dutton, Mary Pomeroy – Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, John, 1830-1854 – Death and burial |
| Subject | Grief – Religious aspects |
| Subject | Slavery – Public opinion – United States |
| Subject | Cochran, Joseph Gallup, 1817-1871. The Persian flower: a memoir of Judith Grant Perkins, of Oroomiah, Persia |
| Part of | Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 1 Folder 6 |
| Rights | No Copyright - United States |