Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Lear Center holds material related to the life of Prudence Crandall. The archive was left to Connecticut College by Helen Earle Gilbert Sellers, who was at work on a biography of Crandall at the time of her death in 1951. There are 23 letters and one manuscript of poems by Crandall, including three letters to the abolitionist Simeon Jocelyn detailing the opposition to her school. Most of the remaining letters are to her husband, Calvin Philleo. There are also nearly three dozen...

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Development of canals in region; proposed road; expects property to increase in value though as yet it has taken only money and labor. Wife visiting in the West.

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Considering going West; Mrs. Philleo's mother has given her a deed to her portion of the property; personal disagreements with son and Mr. Loomis and with others, arising chiefly out of control and ownership of property.

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Invites son to visit him; wishes he too could settle in West. Wants son to arrange a loan with Mr. Loomis for Mr. Hungerford and gives terms.

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In New York on business connected with suit arising out of the sale of Boonville property; has proof that Mr. White, purchaser, was agent of Wm. Leavenworth.

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Expresses deep affection for son and anxiety for his health; wishes that he and his wife would come to Mendota.

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Wife owns 100 acres of land in Mendota. C.P. owns 140 acres in Cordova and several building lots. Preaches whenever there is opportunity. Consolation on loss of Calvin. General comment on situation in South.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Lear Center holds material related to the life of Prudence Crandall. The archive was left to Connecticut College by Helen Earle Gilbert Sellers, who was at work on a biography of Crandall at the time of her death in 1951. There are 23 letters and one manuscript of poems by Crandall, including three letters to the abolitionist Simeon Jocelyn detailing the opposition to her school. Most of the remaining letters are to her husband, Calvin Philleo. There are also nearly three dozen...

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Good condition of farm. Consolation and sympathy in loss of husband.

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Sold farm to wife and mother. Wife plans to build new house.