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Letter from Dr. Nathan C. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-06-08

 Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1

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