Mary Brewster McClure letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 January 21
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| Creator | McClure, Mary Brewster |
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| Addressee | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 |
| Title | Mary Brewster McClure letter to Justin Perkins, 1868 January 21 |
| Dates | 1868-01-21 |
| Abstract | Mary Brewster McClure letter to Justin Perkins recalling her visit with Perkins and describing religious and church activities in Chicago where she has moved to reside with her oldest son. She conveys news of family members and of her children and mentions the memorials for her husband (Alexander Wilson McClure) and shares verses her sister had composed following the death of their brother in Scotland which she transcribed on the final page of the letter. McClure comments on her health, asks to be remembered to some of Perkins' colleagues, and inquires about his family. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (8 pages) ; 21 x 13 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Production | Chicago (Ill.) |
| Genre | Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence |
| Subject | McClure, Mary Brewster – Correspondence |
| Subject | McClure, Mary Brewster – Family |
| Subject | M'Clure, Alexander W. (Alexander Wilson), 1808-1865 – Death and burial |
| Subject | Faith |
| Subject | Christianity |
| 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 11 |
| Rights | No Copyright - United States |