Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1841 - 1916
Found in 93 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Rev. Arthur O. Brickman to John Pitcairn, 1868-03-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Rev. Arther O. Brickman in Allentown, PA to John Pitcairn.
Brickman thanks J. Pitcairn for the clergyman’s tickets and reports on his successful missionary activities in Philadelphia and Allentown. He discovered while staying with the Juengerichs (Iungerichs) in Philadelphia that the old gentleman Mr. Iungerich may not recover following an operation on his lower jaw. Brickman will soon continue his missionary tour with stops in Pittsburgh, Franklin, Indianapolis,...
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1868-03-11
Letter from Rev. Rudolph L. Tafel to John Pitcairn, 1874-11-20
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Handwritten letter from Rev. Rudolph L. Tafel in London to John Pitcairn Jr.
Tafel hopes J. Pitcairn and W. Childs have arrived safely back in Paris after their long and interesting journey. He and his wife look forward to receiving them in London for a long stay before they return to America. His wife has recovered from an illness, and they are both beginning to feel the “good effects” of the trip through Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. Their time with Pitcairn and Childs has renewed...
Dates:
1874-11-20
Letter from Rudolph L. Tafel to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Rudolph L. Tafel at 149 Tufnell Park Road N., London to John Pitcairn Jr. 1 page, double-sided. Contents:
-J. Pitcairn arrived back in Europe
-discussion of Mr. & Mrs. Taffel’s Christmas plans with J. Pitcairn, Mr. Charles Faraday, & Mr. Speirs
-day after Christmas; dinner & theatrical performance at the Mosley’s house for New Church people Names mentioned: Mrs. (Emilie) Tafel, Mr. Charles Faraday, Spiers (James Speirs?), Mrs....
Dates:
1877-12-21
Letter from Ruth Beebe to John Pitcairn, 1869-08-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Warren (?), PA to John Pitcairn, Jr.
R. Beebe informs J. Pitcairn of her improved health following their delightful trip through the oil region. She has decided to dispense with the Buffalo and Erie visits and instead return to Renovo where she hopes the bracing mountain air will help her recover from the weakness in her chest. She hopes J. Pitcairn will stop in to see her sister as he travels through Buffalo with his aunt and sister. Afterwards, she...
Dates:
1869-08-02
Letter from Ruth Beebe to John Pitcairn, 1870-02-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Kalamazoo to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Beebe updates J. Pitcairn on her life in Kalamazoo. They have had a mild winter, and she has been in good enough health to attend Church every Sunday as well as two-hour lectures in a crowded house during the week. She greatly enjoyed hearing Miss Annie Dickinson last week on the subject of “whited sepulchres.” Although Kalamazoo has not been very gay, there have been several pleasant entertainments and private dancing...
Dates:
1870-02-19
Letter from Ruth Beebe to John Pitcairn, 1870-04-06
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Kalamazoo to John Pitcairn Jr.
R Beebe thanks J Pitcairn for his kind letter of March 10th and explains what his friendship means to her. He reminds her of a brother who passed away at age 21- “Both in your disposition and straight forward business habits and your caution to avoid hurting the feeling of others by saying anything disparaging of any; and your kindness to your dear good Mother and Sisters…” When she met J Pitcairn, she had lost nearly...
Dates:
1870-04-06
Letter from Ruth Beebe to John Pitcairn, 1870-11-10
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Warren, PA, to John Pitcairn Jr.
R Beebe is in Warren again and she and Mrs. Gerould would be happy to have J Pitcairn spend Sunday with them. Beebe intends to stop by Rochester on her way home, and she inquires about the best travel route from Williamsport to Rochester. She asks if J Pitcairn enjoyed the wedding; Charles and Sue report that he did. She comments that the young lady to whom he gave the ring is an excellent and kindhearted person who,...
Dates:
1870-11-10
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 Artemas Pitcairn, 1878-10-12
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA addressed to “A. Pitcairn, Co.” in Oil City, PA. 2 pages.
Contents:
-J. Pitcairn gave Childs permission to renew loan of Dec. 10th ‘78
-if satisfactory, Childs will send $800 cash and new 12-month note for $10,800
Names mentioned: Mr. John Pitcairn
Dates:
1878-10-12
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