Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1841 - 1916
Found in 64 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Ruth Beebe to John Pitcairn, 1870-11-28
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Renovo, PA, to John Pitcairn, Jr. Seal with the image of a grapevine pressed into the top left corner.
R Beebe thanks J Pitcairn for the box of paints and roll of canvas he sent for her to paint pictures for his mother. She intended to paint the pictures to show her appreciation for J Pitcairn’s many favors, including the delightful trip he gave her and her friends through the oil region, and now she does not know how she will ever repay his many...
Dates:
1870-11-28
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1873-09-16
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to John Pitcairn Jr.
“My dear John, I have only got to say, in response to your peculiar method of answering an enquiry as to the price of an article, that you are a hardened clam, and I can only forgive you upon the condition that you promise, upon all plausible occasions, to come where the beverage will be on tap & help to dispose of it. When will you be down? Your sincere friend, Walter C. Childs.”
Dates:
1873-09-16
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1874-12-23
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Paris to John Pitcairn, Jr.
W Childs trusts that J Pitcairn has now safely arrived home following his voyage. Childs reports that his trip to Worsley was a success; He stayed for three days, returning to London on Sunday after attending church in Manchester and dining with Mr. Broadfield. Childs found Mr. Warren to be “one of the soundest fellows” despite being surrounded by “a lively lot of radicals.” Before leaving London, Childs secured...
Dates:
1874-12-23
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1875-10-25
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to John Pitciarn, Jr. “I shall not bore you with any thanks, but merely state that the enclosed is in payment of interest for one year on the $2””” you so kindly loaned me. It was due the first of last May- so you see that promptness in the matter has not been one of my distinguishing characteristics. I can only hope to (halle? balle?) to do better next time. Your sincere friend, Walter C. Childs”
Dates:
1875-10-25
Letter from William Henry Benade to John Pitcairn, 1874-04-13
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from William Henry Benade in Allegheny City to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Benade tells Pitcairn they are all concerned for his health; Frank has reported that he is working too hard and injuring himself. They missed Pitcairn at the Association meeting, which Benade feels has been pleasant and profitable. At Saturday’s business meeting, they discussed establishing a permanent fund for the Association by recommending a minimum annual contribution of $1 per member. Mr. Sewall (?),...
Dates:
1874-04-13
Letter from William Henry Benade to John Pitcairn, 1874-06-09
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from William Henry Benade in Allegheny City, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Benade inquires about Pitcairn and Childs' travel abroad, wondering if they have been converted by the Catholic pilgrims and encouraging Pitcairn to “keep down the corks” so as not to drink himself to death by bringing about a case of spontaneous combustion. At home, all is well. Frank has moved into the cottage behind the bridge and is charmed by the spring. The prospect of Benade joining them in...
Dates:
1874-06-09
Letter from William Henry Benade to John Pitcairn, 1874-08-22
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from William Henry Benade in Allegheny City, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Benade has received Pitcairn’s letter of June 29th. With the Professor (R. L. Tafel) as their guide, they can’t help but have a good time, especially as Pitcairn will be able to able to offload some responsibility for M.Z. (Methustikos Zephuros, i.e., Walter C. Childs). If they found “bright inspiration” on the “shores of perfidious Albion,” Benade knows they have met with his friends Mr. Warren and Mr....
Dates:
1874-08-22
Letter from William Henry Benade to John Pitcairn, 1874-07-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from William Henry Benade in Allegheny City, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Benade has received Pitcairn’s letter of June 8th. He hears Pitcairn and Childs have arrived in Paris and are now being “initiated into the mysteries of the French tongue.” He is not surprised that they were unsuccessful in converting the Bishop, though he is surprised the Bishop didn’t carry them all the way to Rome. Benade discusses the curious “consular experience” they had with the man Smith- he...
Dates:
1874-07-08
Letter Seeking Contributions for the Construction of the Pittsburgh Society Church
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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A typed announcement “To the Members and Friends of the New Church” that the Pittsburgh Society has purchased a $14,000 lot on the corner of Isabella and Sandusky streets, Allegheny and has contracted for the construction of “a neat frame building, 30x60 feet, according to the plans drawn by Messrs. Drum & Kuhn, Architects, the cost of which is to be $3065.” The Acting Committee has purchased and secured a loan on 20 shares of the Penn Ave. Building and Loan Association to pay for the...
Dates:
1856 - 1916
Memoranda From 1874 Diary of John Pitcairn, 1874-01-12 - 1875-01-16
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typed transcription of John Pitcairn Jr.'s diary, 1874. Covering travel through Europe including England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, etc. with Walter C. Childs. Names mentioned: Mr. (William Henry) Benade, Frank Ballou, Walter C. Childs, New Church Club, Mrs. Helen Rush, Robert (Pitcairn), Rev. Beatty, Maj. Negley, Imperial Refinery, Standard Oil Company, Vandergrift, Mrs. Bucklin, Dr. (Leonhardt) Tafel, St. Laurent (steamer), John Gillespy, Daniel Drew (steamer),...
Dates:
1874-01-12 - 1875-01-16