to Capt. J. Girdler
Scope and Contents
1852 February 17 from Marblehead My dear Husband. Mrs. Coombs starts for California in a few days and has offered to take a letter to you. Wife states the Lewis yearns for his Papa, mentions Alice Bray, the ship George E. Webster, Sarah Jane and Richard are well, Richard Dixey got home and left the Elvira and remains home, George Dixey is Aunt Rebecca’s new child, Aunt Hannah Low, Elizabeth had letter from husband in Calcutta, Sam Swett not home yet, Capt. Very’s wife is well, Kimball’s launched a new ship named Hulda Kimball which was damaged on the launch. Wife doesn’t expect husband until May.
Dates
- Creation: 1783 to 1995
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1802 to 1915
Creator
- From the Collection: Girdler, Robert Mercer (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes ; 1 linear foot
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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