L. Chapin letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1824 March 30
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Creator | Chapin, L. |
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Recipient | Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 |
Title | L. Chapin letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1824 March 30 |
Dates | 1824-03-30 |
Abstract | A letter of condolence from L. Chapin to Orra White Hitchcock upon hearing of the death of Hitchcock's 22-month-old child, Edward Hitchcock. Chapin quotes some lines that he or she believe Orra White may find comforting, which appear to be drawn from John William Cunningham's "The Velvet Cushion." Chapin also inquires after mutual acquaintances. |
Physical Description | 1 item (3 pages) |
Place of Creation | Springfield (Mass.) |
Genre | Correspondence |
Subject | Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 – Correspondence |
Subject | Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863 – Family |
Subject | Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Family |
Part of | Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers |
Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
Shelf Location | Box 25 Folder 6 |
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