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Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916)

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Dates

  • Existence: 1841 - 1916

Found in 105 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum / Mss.001, John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers / Correspondence / John Pitcairn Correspondence / Church and Academy Letters

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
Found in: Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum / Mss.001, John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers / Correspondence / John Pitcairn Correspondence / Church and Academy Letters

Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1874-12-23

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Scope and Contents 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
Found in: Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum / Mss.001, John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers / Correspondence / John Pitcairn Correspondence / Church and Academy Letters

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
Found in: Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum / Mss.001, John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers / Correspondence / John Pitcairn Correspondence / Church and Academy Letters

Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-02-02

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Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in El Rio, San Diego Co, CA to John Pitcairn, Jr. 1 half-page, double-sided. "Yuma Mill & Mining Company" letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents: -list of potential Academy candidates; does Pitcairn think they are individually heartily in sympathy with Academy? will also ask private opinion of “the boy Gretrude” (Gertrude?) Names mentioned: Yuma Mill & Mining Company (letterhead), Walter C....
Dates: 1878-02-02
Found in: Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum / Mss.001, John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers / Correspondence / John Pitcairn Correspondence / Church and Academy Letters

Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-10-05

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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten telegraph from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. at Pier 41, Richmond. 1 page.

“To: John Pitcairn, Jr. Passenger on steamer City of Richmond Inman Line. Count upon us for Half past twelve In calling last evening could see no-thing to change our opinion, Walter C Childs”

Dates: 1878-10-05
Found in: Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum / Mss.001, John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers / Correspondence / John Pitcairn Correspondence / Church and Academy Letters

Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-07-11

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Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA addressed to “My dear Boys” (John Pitcairn, Jr. and possibly W. H. Benade?). “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher.Contents: -2 Sundays have passed since “Boys” departed -(Rev.) Vetterling doing well -new medal arrived; decided improvement; Childs will alter few minor details when in Phila. with the General (Stuart) -copy of C. L. (?) that they have is missing pages from the Miscellaneous...
Dates: 1877-07-11
Found in: Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum / Mss.001, John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers / Correspondence / John Pitcairn Correspondence / Church and Academy Letters

Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-08-14

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Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Sea Bright, N.J. to John Pitcairn, Jr. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher. Contents: -left home somewhat over a week ago once riots had subsided; quiet now except in coal regions; Molly Maguire element cannot be put down -spent few hours with Pendleton & Dr. Boericke in Phila; planned to have meeting same evening as foundation of Cherry St. Society -saw Starkey, Campbell, & Farrington; Starkey has...
Dates: 1877-08-14
Found in: Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum / Mss.001, John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers / Correspondence / John Pitcairn Correspondence / Church and Academy Letters

Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-10-12

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Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher.Contents: -friend Wilson King, consul at Bremen, departed yesterday after summer vacation; invites Pitcairn & Benade to stop over in Bremen; convenient stop near to Holland -Pitcairn’s mother quite ill with bronchitis; Alec & Dr. Cowley say she is recovering and may be out of bed in a week -Pendleton called to Chicago; stayed...
Dates: 1877-10-12
Found in: Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum / Mss.001, John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers / Correspondence / John Pitcairn Correspondence / Church and Academy Letters

Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-01-07

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Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. 1 page, double-sided. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents: -letter from Queenstown received; heard of arrival at Richmond on 24th and “drunk accordingly to the absent saints” -Childs writing long letter to Bishop -letter enclosed from Pendleton; will make Pitcairn feel $100 was well placed -during lively times in society, marked (?) by Hartman’s rambunctiousness about the robes,...
Dates: 1878-01-07
Found in: Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum / Mss.001, John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers / Correspondence / John Pitcairn Correspondence / Church and Academy Letters

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