From Benjamin D. Smedley, 1843-1846
Scope and Contents
Addressed from Philadelphia and sometimes from West Chester (during visits with his aunts). Includes one letter urging parents to send Otto on to B. Albertson, and telling Otto about the place; newsy letters to brother, Otto, his parents (one requesting money), his aunts, and cousin Benjamin (Davis). A number contain his meditations on virtue, education, letter writing, etc. Topics of interest include the sale of Benjamin Albertson’s business to a Conrad, Westtown School, and the Mexican-American war.
Dates
- Creation: 1843-1846
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. Due to its extremely fragile condition, access to Esther Whitson Cope's journal is by photocopy, except by permission of Curator.
Physical Facet
1 folder
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