Postcard from [Elsie Singmaster Lewars] to Mrs. Charles Coleman
Description
Postcard of the mountains, Peacham, Vermont, from [Elsie Singmaster Lewars] to Mrs. Charles Coleman in Lancaster with a message about visiting "Stevens country". 6 September 1944.
These items are on one sheet with a note from Elsie Singmaster Lewars:
Transcription of letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Col. Blanchard stating that he had to return to Pennsylvania for business and regretted that he was not able to meet with the Juvenile Society. If they raise $150 for the society's library, he will add another $50. Lancaster. J. O. Cowles, secretary. Barnet, Vermont. 17 October 1854.
Transcription of letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Col. Blanchard which enclosed Stevens' $50 subscription to the Peacham Juvenile Library Society and offering advice to the Peacham Academy. J. O. Cowles, secretary. Lancaster. 11 November 1854.
Handwritten note from Lewars regarding Stevens' travel to Vermont after the death of his mother, Sarah Stevens, on 5 October 1854.
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 7, Insert 3, Item 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 25 April 2022.
Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 7, Insert 3
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Steamer entering harbor, Olcott Beach, NY. "From Dr. Herr, June 30, 1922"
Provenance
Red velvet album of carbinet cards, carte de visites and tintypes of the family of George K. Herr and his wife, Elizabeth Henry. Most photographs are identified. Gift of Deborah Caskey from the estate of Dorothy Warfel.
Man and two women in a rowboat. "When Dr. Herr came home on his trip, June 30, 1922" written on back. Real photo postcard.
Provenance
Red velvet album of carbinet cards, carte de visites and tintypes of the family of George K. Herr and his wife, Elizabeth Henry. Most photographs are identified. Gift of Deborah Caskey from the estate of Dorothy Warfel.
Man in Native American costume standing with arms raised standing by a body of water. Written underneath image: "J. E. Vandersloot". Real photo postcard.
"still at James weather very bad hope it is better at your place Want to go home about the 27or 28 hope you are both well Love to both Aunt Lou write home"
"Dear Friend, Was glad to hear from you once again. Yesterday was my day off so I did not get your letter until in the eve as I went to a large and sad funeral. he was just a young boy 18 years old he had blood poison and lock jaw. His name was Lester Knipe. You wondered if it was the same , yes it is I do not know how long they will stay. Sara"
"Dear Little Pat & Sweatheart Just a line today had my breakfast here this a.m. Hope this missive finds my sweatheart well and very happy to see you Thursday. Write me LeRoy"
