Letter from Dr. Nathan C. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-06-08
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. Nathan C. Burnham in West Newton, Massachusetts to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “Office Warren Chemical & Mfg. Co.” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided.
Contents:
-Gertrude’s letter to Dr. Tuller likely obtained by Mr. McGeorge and shown to Mr. John Worcester & Mr. S. M. Warren
-Mr. Hibbard & Mr. Childs refuted McGeorge charges against the Academy; McGeorge called for examination of letters by Academy members (Gertrude’s father, Mr. Campbell, Dr. Tuller, possibly Dr. Hatch)
-substance of letters discussed in meeting by 10 or 12 ministers, specific details withheld; wishes Gerturde’s well-written letter had been presented at meeting
-Burnham expects his view of what Writings teach regarding Concubinage & Pellicacy in book Conjugial Love will be “disrelished” by community
-Burnham’s wife & Mrs. W. visiting Walthaim today
Names mentioned: Dr. Tuller, Mr. McGeorge, Mr. John Worcester, Mr. S. M. Warren, Mr. Hibbard (J. R. Hibbard?), Mr. Childs (Walter C. Childs), A-y (Academy), Mr. Campbell. Dr. (Harace) Hatch, Mrs. W., David
Places mentioned: Walthaim (possibly Waltham?), 2 H. P. Boston, 126 Atlantic St. Brooklyn N. Y.
Dates
- 1878-06-08
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
