Letter
Dublin Core
Title
1845.11.17 – Elizabeth Huntington to Frederic Dan Huntington, Nov. 17th, 1845
Description
In this letter between Elizabeth Huntington and Frederic Dan Huntington, Elizabeth begins by apologizing to Frederic for the tardiness of her letter. Elizabeth states that she forgot to give the letter to Theodore, and was forced to wait for Theophilus to go to the market in Cabotville to drop the letter off at the Post Office. Elizabeth then describes her deep sorrows for the misfortunes of Frederic’s wife Hannah. Although the letter does not specifically address what Hannah’s misfortunes are, Elizabeth does make it clear that Frederic Dan Huntington’s sermon entitled “the great conflict of the day” seemed highly appropriate for the situation. Elizabeth concludes her letter by stating that she hopes her suggestions about Frederic’s situation were helpful, and that if Frederic’s efforts were successful, then praise should be given to Paul and another individual whose name is indecipherable.
Creator
Elizabeth Whiting Phelps Huntington
Source
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 12 Folder 10)
University of Massachusetts Special Collections and University Archives
Date
1845-11-17
Rights
public domain
Type
Correspondence
Transcription
Sabbath evening – the enclosed ought to have been carried to [you?] today, but I forgot to give it to Theodore. As Theophilus is going tomorrow to Cabotville to make a market for his work, I shall send it to the Post Office by him. We are exceedingly sorry to hear of Hannah’s misfortunes, God grant that this evil consequence may not be lasting. The sermon you sent – “the great conflict of the day” seemed highly acceptable as such things you know always are. If my suggestions about matters have induced you to address them – I feel much pleased – if your effort proves beneficial – we will give the glory to him who only can give success even to Paul or Apollos –