Letters of Mary Jane Quinby Field
Scope and Contents
Letters of Mary Jane Quinby Field to sister Phebe Quinby Mekeel, 1830-1850; Uriah Field, 1839; Mary Mekeel Griffin, 1848. Letters express concern and interest in her sister’s family, health issues, travel and other family news. Some letters are in fragile or fragmented condition. Some highlights include: Field, Mary Jane to Phebe Mekeel. Tarry Town [NY], 1832 11/7. [were in New York which seemed healthy, hardly revealing recent suffering and desolation; hopes Phebe has gotten assistance with domestic work] Field, Mary Jane to Phebe Mekeel. Tarry Town [NY], 1840 5/1. [mental health of Sarah, their sister, who is in an asylum] Other letters continue this story Field, Mary Jane to Phebe Mekeel. [n.p., n.d.] [discussion of bonnets, French modes and silks; her (husband?) has insisted she be vaccinated against pox] Field, Uriah to Isaac Mekeel. New York, 1839 12/30. [mental state of Sarah (sister-in-law) may result in placement in asylum]
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