Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1841 - 1916
Found in 37 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Anna Aitken to John Pitcairn, 1874-12-03
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Anna Aitken in Dunfermline to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Aitken thanks Pitcairn for his kind offer to be her escort, however she is sorry to say she has already booked passage with the Cunard Line. She intends to write to Miss Franks Liverpool today, requesting that she secure a place on the Perthia, which sails on the 14th. Maria Hogan had led Aitken to expect a visit from Pitcairn, but his letter settles the question. Aitken reports that her brother’s health is now much...
Dates:
1874-12-03
Letter from Benjamin Fisher Glenn to John Pitcairn, 1867-05-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Letter from B. F. Glenn at 1700 Green Street, Philadelphia to J. Pitcairn.
Glenn plans to travel with his daughter Mary to attend Convention in Cincinnati. As he does not have much experience traveling, he hopes to convince J. Pitcairn to join them, or if not, to give them recommendations regarding route and arrangements. Glenn reports that they are getting along pleasantly in Church matters and that “the storm is over and past.” He writes that things are also going well with their...
Dates:
1867-05-19
Letter from C. Sargent to John Pitcairn, 1863-05-29
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handrwitten letter from C. Sargent to John Pitcairn. Written at the Logan House in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Rail Road Company letterhead.
C. Sargent, who appears to be a coworker of John Pitcairn’s on the Pennsylvania Rail Road, writes to Pitcairn about his two recent fishing trips; one out West in Iowa with his sister Verlinda, and one in Sandy Ridge (PA?) with 7 other railroad men. He hopes Pitcairn will join them on the next one. He mentions Pitcairn’s last letter to him, a...
Dates:
1863-05-29
Letter from David Cowley to Artemas Pitcairn, 1877-12-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from David Cowley in San Francisco, CA to Artemas Pitcairn.
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-Cowley in San Francisco on business longer than expected; will depart for Pittsburgh on Dec. 23rd
-requests renewal of January loan from John Pitcairn for another year
Names mentioned: Jno. Pitcairn (John Pitcairn, Jr.)
Places mentioned: Pitts’g
Dates:
1877-12-21
Letter from E. Westervelt to John Pitcairn, 1868-06-03
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from E. Westervelt in Philadelphia to John Pitcairn Jr.
Westervelt has received J. Pitcairn’s renewed invitation to visit Renovo, but unfortunately his poor health prevents him from leaving the city. He has not heard from his nephew since he last wrote to Pitcairn and so assumes he has made some other arrangement. Westervelt reports on a recent meeting of the three Philadelphia societies at the Broad Street Church “to institute measures for encouraging friendly...
Dates:
1868-06-03
Letter from Emilie Tafel to John Pitcairn, 1875-07-18
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Emilie Tafel at 14 Rothbury Villas, London to John Pitcairn, Jr. Two pages, second page damaged and particularly fragile.
On returning from Birmingham, the Tafel’s received the paper announcing Pitcairn’s safe arrival in New York. They have been expecting a letter from him ever since regarding the rest of his trip to Ireland and voyage home. Rather than wait, Mrs. Tafel has decided to send news and to say again how thankful she and Mr. Tafel are for Pitcairn’s...
Dates:
1875-07-18
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. in Oil City, PA. “Pelican Mill” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-according to Artemas, Pitcairn has sailed to America; will be in Oil City for 7-10 days
-Report on Pelican Mill: storms, ore supply issues, and equipment breakdowns have caused delays; net profit over last two months about half of what was expected; mill still turning a profit while running at half...
Dates:
1877-12-07
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents:
-Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 11th received
-Pitcairn getting out of business with V. P. & Co. is good thing; will free mind to enjoy travel
-Ballou hopes to depart for trip East on the 5th proximo (Jan. 5th)
-Pelican Mining Co. is attempting to sell Pelican Mill for $40,000; if sold, Ballou will have to give up Mill at 60 days...
Dates:
1877-12-20
Letter from Leonard Tafel to John Pitcairn, 1873-03-23
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Leonard Tafel in New Brighton, NY to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Tafel has received Pitcairn’s letter. He supposes they have now returned from their journey, and he hopes Mr. Benade has fully recovered from his sickness. Tafel looks forwards to Pitcairn’s advice concerning the Greek which he desires to commence in April. He writes that the plates for Matthew have arrived from Germany and that copies will be ready on the first of April. He inquires regarding Benade’s...
Dates:
1873-03-23
Letter from Mrs. (?) Walter Chalmers to John Pitcairn, 1869-03-24
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from the Walter Chalmers household at 37 (34?) Park Lane, Mile End, Calton, Glasgow to John Pitcairn, Jr. J. Pitcairn’s Aunt has received his last letter and handsome gift. She has been in bad health since the New Year, but she still intends to visit J. Pitcairn and her two sisters. They are waiting on word from her sisters, but she hopes to leave Glasgow by boat in May. J. Pitcairn should write if he has any further information. Letter signed by Mrs. (or Mr.?) George...
Dates:
1869-03-24