Box 1
Contains 62 Results:
Prudence Crandall to Elizabeth Philleo, Mendota, La Salle Co., ILL., June 13, 1860
Pleasure at forthcoming visit of Elizabeth; husband Calvin's interest in farm; plans to inform him of visit so he may plan to be at home.
Prudence Crandall to Elizabeth Philleo, Mendota, ILL., August 10, 1860
Plans for visit of Elizabeth Philleo. (Includes 2 messages by Calvin Philleo)
Prudence Crandall to Elizabeth Philleo, Mendota, La Salle Co., ILL., December 3, 1859
Letter of consolation; death of stepson, Calvin.
Prudence Crandall to Elizabeth Philleo, Mendota, La Salle Co., ILL., December 22, 1860
"The sickness in this region is now abated-" still looking forward to visit from Elizabeth Philleo.
Prudence Crandall to niece Esther, Cordova, ILL., May 21 - June 7, 1875
Family references; farm affairs-garden, claves; Sunday school; the Lamberts.
Prudence Crandall to Huldah Webster, Elk Falls, Elk Co., Kansas., November 1, 1877
New home and farm in Kansas. "I intend to give this farm to Clarrisa-" Crop; proposed railroad through Elk Falls.
Prudence Crandall to niece Josephine, Elk Falls, Elk Co., Kansas., July 25-28, 1880
High esteem of State of Kansas, especially, in relation to the Exodus. Few colored people here as yet. Visit to a "milk factory"; discovers relationship with "the father of the firm." Features of local scene: normal school, churches, railroad, etc. Daily life, activities.
Prudence Crandall to "OB", most likely Obadiah Brown Crandall, son of Hezekiah Crandall; originally identified by Sellers as Obidiah Bass. Elk Falls, Kansas., March 15, 1881
"Grandpa is quite ill with pneumonia fever." Details of illness; disposal of farm affairs during crises.
Prudence Crandall to Esther and Huldah, Elk Falls, Kansas., April 12, 1881
"I presume Obediah has given you the particulars in relation to the sickness and death of your father."
Prudence Crandall Elk Falls, Kansas., February 28, 1885
" I do not know that you are aware how many good friends in Hartford have risen up in my behalf. Samuel Coit son of Roger Coit of Plain- field" The Editor of the Tolland County Leader. Also other efforts being made to gain compensation from the Conn. State Legislation for the Canterbury incident.