Letter from Mary Dover to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1878-05-11
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. 3 pages, double-sided.
Contents:
-all Pittsburgh Academy friends disapprove of Pauline’s upcoming betrothal to Mr. Lang: not right according to doctrine (too long before marriage), both parties too young, betrothal removes freedom to consider other options
-Pauline should reconsider and talk it over with Mr. Lang, her father, & Mr. Tafel
Names mentioned: Miss Fannie, Academy, the Dr. (Dr. N. C. Burnham?), Mr. Lang (David Lang), Mr. Tafel, Maria (Maria C. Hogan), Mr. C. (Walter C. Childs?), Capt. M. (Matthais?), Maggie (Maggie Pitcairn?)
Places mentioned: Pgh (Pittsburgh)
Dates
- 1878-05-11
Creator
- Schott, Mary Dover (1851-1935) (Person)
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
- Hogan, Maria C. (1850-1926) (Associated name)
- Marriage
Creator
- Schott, Mary Dover (1851-1935) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository