Box 19
Contains 26 Results:
Copybook of letters, most to Joseph S. and Malinda Elkinton from family and prominent Friends, many from Ohio
Typed note at front dated 10/12/1917 by Martha Gregson to Wm. Tilman Elkinton (son of Jos. S.) explains that copied letters are prior to 1883. May have been copied by Joseph S. Elkinton for his memoirs. Begin with letters 1864 to JSE, but later in volume are copied letters from the Pattersons in Ohio as early as 1839. Inserted at end are letters of 1900-1901 to JES and sons Joseph and Wm. Tilman Elkinton
Joseph S. Elkinton from Eliza H. Varney, 1901-1902
2 ALsS, 1 mss copy letter from E. H. Varney (d. 1915), prominent minister if Ontario, Canada. Loose in back of copybook of letters.
Index and J. Passmore Elkinton letter, 1966
Elkinton’s 1966 letter with Patterson genealogical information
Ms reminiscence of Rachel Patterson, 1881
Brief memoirs of her family and early life in Ohio, death of her children
Account by Christiana Smith of the Edgerton and Hall families, settlers in Ohio, ca. 1890
Note in Joseph S. Elkinton’s hand explains that the account was written when she was visiting him in her old age. Christiana (b. 1809) was a first cousin of Rachel Edgerton Patterson.
Verse and jottings (by Rachel Patterson?)
Rachel Patterson correspondence
Reminiscences by Rachel Patterson/Malinda Elkinton?, after 1880
Rough account, written on Elkinton Soap Manufacturers price lists, after husband Tilman’s death (1880)
Correspondence with Rachel and Tilman Patterson, 1847-1860
Original letters and extracts. Letter from Sarah Elkinton to (Aunt) Rachel Patterson notes how Mary, the daughter of Joseph and Malinda is doted on by the whole family.
Rachel Patterson correspondence and verse, 1861-1875
ALsS and copies. Undated ALS describes her first visit to Philadelphia and Arch St. meeting after Malinda and Joseph S. are married. A
