Letter from Anna Aitken to John Pitcairn, 1874-12-03
Scope and Contents
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 better, and she asks if Mr. Childs is with Pitcairn. She expects Pitcairn will arrive home about Christmas day, and she hopes to be back in old Allegheny with friends by New Years. Hogan has kept Aitken informed regarding movements in the Society during her absence, and just this week she has received five letters from America. Names mentioned: Cunard Line, Miss Franks Liverpool (Miss Franks, Liverpool?), the Perthia (Parthia), Maria Hogan, Mr. Childs (Walter C. Childs?) Places mentioned: Allegheny
Dates
- 1874-12-03
Conditions Governing Access
Qualified researchers have unrestricted access to this collection
Extent
From the Collection: 15.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 3.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 25.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 6.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository