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Letter from Willis N. Tuller to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-04-21

 Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter from Willis N. Tuller* in Columbus, Ohio to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. “State of Ohio Attorney General’s Office” letterhead.

Contents: -trouble between Miss Emma and Tuller’s brother; all relations severed; Tuller is glad for Miss P.’s sake; Tuller family is very politically radical; doubts she was received cordially by them -brother engaged again; ceremony scheduled for June; Tuller regrets brother’s thoughtlessness in this matter; fiancé is not a true New Church woman, but will probably follow her husband; Tuller will receive her as a sister because his brother’s happiness is his only wish -does Gertie see the influence of their moonlit walks on Tuller? there will be trouble in his family if he comes to a different conclusion on the “wine question” than his father, and he will need her support

Names mentioned: Miss Emma, Miss P.

*mistakenly filed under “W. A. Fuller” originally; author is Willis N. Tuller, son of Dr. E. R. Tuller

Dates

  • 1878-04-21

Creator

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

Contact:
PO Box 757
Bryn Athyn PA 19009-0757 Country Code 0