William Williams to Elizabeth Hoyt Williams, 1885

File — Box: 1

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From the Series:

This series consists primarily of letters written to and from various Williams family members while living in Europe, describing their activities and travels. There is also a telegram exchange between Mary Williams and William Crozier setting a date for their marriage. Of particular interest are two 1900 letters from William Williams to Mary giving his first-hand account of the Battle of Peking and the armed forces entrance into the Forbidden City.

Dates

Creation: 1885

Creator

From the Collection: Crozier, Mary Williams (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Most materials in the collection are written in English. Series III, Other Correspondence, contains letters in English, French, German, and Japanese. Series VI, Receipts, contains documents in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese.