Box 5
Contains 23 Results:
Edward G. Smedley to Elizabeth Smedley, 1873, 1881
He was traveling and mentioned the illness of his older brother, Samuel (1831-1873). Samuel married Mary Large in 1864 and resided for a time in New York.
Elizabeth Sharpless correspondence with Deborah L. Smedley , 1862 - 1864
Letters to her friend and future sister-in-law. 8 month Elizabeth wrote that she heard that the rebels were approaching Harrisburg again, and the young men were worried about the draft. 3 month 1863 Deborah wrote about the return of the body of Charles H. Fox who died at Nashville.
Elizabeth S. Smedley to siblings, 1867 - 1875
Includes a long letter to sister Ann Sharpless describing trip to New York State. Ann was Elizabeth's half sister, the daughter of Aaron and Susanna Forsythe Sharpless.
Samuel and Mary Large Smedley correspondence , 1856 - 1883
Mary Large married Samuel Smedley (1831-1873), older brother of Edward G. Smedley, in 1864. Letter from sister Mary Smedley from Middletown contains family news and visitors at the Quarterly Meeting. Mary was an Overseer at Middletown Monthly Meeting.
Elizabeth S. Smedley to daughter Edith Smedley, 1884 - 1885
Updates from home, encouragement in studies. Edith was at Westtown. Elizabeth mentioned in the letter of 2mo 1, 1885, that the Methodists were having a series of revival meetings, attracting new members.
