Letter from Walter C. Childs to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1878-03-23
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to Dr. George R. Starkey. 1 page, double-sided. “W.C.C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.
Contents:
-Land of Smoke (i.e. Pittsburgh?) safely reached after pleasant evening in Lancaster
-so far, has only seen Father Matthias of the Pittsburgh crew; tomorrow, will “beg our Academic phalanx to drink to the happiness of the Philadelphia saints- who have contributed so much to mine- and the chances are more than even that they will not refuse for they seldom wound the feelings of a weak (?) brother- in that way.”
Names mentioned: Father Matthias (Alfred Matthias?)
Places mentioned: Lancaster, Pittsburgh
Dates
- 1878-03-23
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
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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