Letter from Willis N. Tuller to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-10-13
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
- Tuller, Willis N. (1857-1928) (Author, 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
Creator
- Tuller, Willis N. (1857-1928) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository
