Charles Farquar correspondence
Abstract
This collection includes correspondence from Benjamin Hallowell to his brother-in-law, Charles Farquar. The letters relate primarily to family news, and occasionally address issues related to the Alexandria Boarding School and methods of teaching scientific and mathematical information.
Dates
- Creation: 1829-1842
Creator
- Farquar, Charles, 1800-1844 (Person)
- Hallowell, Benjamin, 1799-1877 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Charles Farquar was a birthright Quaker, the son of Amos and Mary Farquar of Pipe Creek Monthly Meeting in Maryland. He died in 1844. His older sister, Margaret Farquar, married Benjamin Hallowell, and together they opened the Alexandria Boarding School in 1824.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Donor Unknown.
Subject
- Hallowell family (Family)
- Alexandria Boarding School (Alexandria, Va.) (Organization)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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