Letter
Dublin Core
Title
1790.10.14 Charles Porter Phelps Jr. to his son Moses Charles Porter Phelps, Oct. 14, 1790
Description
In this letter Charles Porter Phelps Jr. is writing to his son Moses Porter Phelps while he is attending college. He is explaining to his son that General Porter will be coming to him (Moses) with a horse and twenty dollars for him and to expect the General on Saturday. Charles Phelps goes on to suggest to his son to leave school that next Monday because it will give him more time at home and it will save him the expense of room and board for that coming week. Charles Phelps also suggest to his son not to bring home too many books. After these suggestions, Charles Phelps gives Moses two final directions that suggest the varied ways the family is supporting him. First to collect any of his cloths that he wants repaired so that he can bring them home. Then, Charles tells Moses to get an account as to how much money he owes. So that Charles can get his own affairs in order to pay back some of the money his son owes. Charles Phelps finishes his letter by letting his son know the rest of the family is doing well and sending their love to him, and finally clarifies he (Charles) is in a rush and holds affection towards his son Moses.
Creator
Charles Porter Phelps Jr.
Source
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Family Papers (Box 4 Folder 5)
University of Massachusetts Special Collections and University Archives
Date
1790-10-14
Rights
public domain
Type
Correspondence
Transcription
Text of transcription
[Annotated] My father Oct. 14 1790
C.Phelps Oct. 14 1790
Mr Moses Porter Phelps
Student
Cambridge
Honor. by
General Porter
My son Hadley 14th October 1790
General Porter has the charge of a horse and twenty dollars for you, which I suppose you will receive Saturday–perhaps it may be best for you to come away on Monday next as it will give you more time and leave the expense of the housekeeping
It is not worth while to bring home a load of books–you will bring what cloths wants repairing and got an account of what money you owe, that I may know how to form my matters–We are all well – and send love to you–and am in haste your affectionate father
Charles Phelps