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Dodge, White, Wistar Family Letters, 1822-1906, undated

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Letter writers include: Sarah Cleveland Dodge, Joshua Spaulding, Grace Starin, Mary A. Dodge White, Edward M. Wistar and Margaret C. Wistar.

Some highlights include:

  • Dodge, Sarah C. to Mary White. Plainfield, N.J., 1841-43. 3 items. [illnesses and the death of Mary White's baby]
  • Spaulding, Joshua to Julia Huntington. 1822 12/26. copy [family history]
  • Starin, Grace to Julia. 1866 11/21. [description of the reception given by Mr. & Mrs. J.N. Starin in Auburn NY after her marriage in New York]
  • Starin, Henry to/from Josiah Starin. 1862. 2 items. [asks if he may join the Union Army, while his father's response notes his patriotism, but does not think it necessary, as there would be other volunteers]
  • White, Mary Abiah Dodge. Letters to her parents, sister and daughters, Grace Starin and Mary White, 1826-1856. [much heartfelt advice and thoughts]
  • Wistar, Edward M. to children Thomas, Caspar & Elizabeth. N.d. [describes his early life including his family]
  • Wistar, M[argaret] C. to children. La Mott, PA, 1906 4/28. [describes marriage of Paul Maier and Anna Shinn]

Dates

  • Creation: 1822-1906, undated

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

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