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Letter from Willis N. Tuller to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-10-13

 Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter from Willis N. Tuller* in Columbus, Ohio to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double-sided. “Law Office of Chas. E. Burr, Jr.” letterhead.

Contents: -Letter implies Gerturde recently turned down a marriage proposal from a friend; Tuller offers her advice following this rejection; if she does not love her friend as a conjugial partner, it must be God’s will; rather than fall into sorrow & despondency, she should feel delight & satisfaction that God is preparing her for a greater use -Tuller’s greatest wish is for Gertrude to be settled & happy; if she never marries, Tuller hopes he may “lay claim” to her and protect her

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

Dates

  • 1878-10-13

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

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

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