Sidney Brooks letter to Obed Brooks, Jr., 1839 November 18

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Creator	Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887
Recipient	Brooks, Obed, Jr., 1809-1882
Title	Sidney Brooks letter to Obed Brooks, Jr., 1839 November 18
Dates	1839-11-19
Abstract	Sidney Brooks letter to his brother Obed Brooks, Jr. in which he writes that he has not written to or heard from Obed or their sisters and he does not know if "H. and T." are there now or at home. He discusses how he is doing, writing about his studies and saying that he rejoices now to have a little season of rest. He asks several questions regarding Obed's business. Sidney also writes regarding Amherst College, remarking on its enrollment numbers, instructors, and regulations. He notes that the sophomore class generally does all the mischief and some barbarous customs continue. Sidney discusses his health including his cataract, the health of the people at College and in the town, the number of students from Cape Cod, and the weather. He writes about Thanksgiving and how he feels about his current way of living. He goes on to ask about Obed, the health of people in Harwich, the society, the sabbath school, Harriet, Tamesin, Henry, and politics. In closing, Sidney remarks on their state of religion. H. and T. presumably stand for Harriet Newell (Brooks) and Tamesin Brooks and Henry presumably refers to Henry Cobb Brooks.
Physical Description	1 item (4 pages) ; 26 x 21 cm
Languages	English
Place of Production	Amherst (Mass.)
Genre	Correspondence
Subject	Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 – Correspondence
Subject	Brooks, Obed, Jr., 1809-1882 – Correspondence
Subject	Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 – Health
Subject	Amherst College – Students – Conduct of life
Part of	Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers
Finding Aid	View the finding aid for this item's collection
Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 1 Folder 4
Rights	No Copyright - United States