Taylor, Joseph W. (folder no. 5), 1870-1874

A. Letter to nephew Charlie, at Haverford, speaks of brother David and D's wife Laura planning western trip via Panama, on which he will accompany them; also speaks of giving land and some funds to start a First Day School building near Burlington.

B. Letters, 4mo. 23-28, 1870, on board ship Arizona; letter of 4mo. 28, says Capt. Maury, capt. of ship, is cousin of Lt. (Matthew Fontaine) Maury, oceanographer, “who was a Rebel Officer.”

C. Letters, 5mo. 13 - 7mo. 18, 1870, tell of travels across Panama and in California. (7 items)

D. Memo from Chas. S. Taylor, typed, June 13, 1918, explains Jos. W. Taylor's memo to self, 10mo. 3, 1872, concerning desirability of helping to erect and start a Temperance Hall, with library, refreshments, etc., in Burlington, to counteract evils of saloons, etc. (Scheme was tried, without great success, and dropped after J.W.T.'s death)

E. Letter to niece Sallie, from Cincinnati, 12mo. 28, 1873, condoles over death of her father (Abraham) Letters to Hannah and others, from Cincinnati, 12mo. 28-29, 1873, tell of arrival with Abraham's body, and funeral arrangements, “30 carriages ordered;” describes large funeral.