Letter from Hannah (surname unknown) to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-07-11
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Hannah (surname unknown) in Newtonville to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double sided.
Contents:
-everyone has a right to their own views; why should difference of ideas affect Hannah & Gertrude’s old friendship, as long as they both live good lives?; Gertrude’s new friends seem to be “in the ascendency”
-Hannah happy in her work; has 102 children to live for
-baby Edith christened as “Edith Gertrude” last week
-Wilfred always climbing & running outdoors
-will Gertrude visit Newtonville next winter?
-Hannah enjoys sewing & reading outside under apple tree
-Gussie’s house rented to stranger while she is home for 3 months
-when does Gertrude return to Phila?
Names mentioned: Edith Gertrude, Wilfred, Gussie
Places mentioned: Phila. (Philadelphia)
Dates
- 1877-07-11
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
Creator
- From the Sub-Series: Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository