Letter from Mary A. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1879-06-26
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary A. Burnham in Lancaster to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Dated “June 26th”, no year. Filed under 1879. 2 pages, double-sided.
Contents:
-inquiry into Gertrude’s health following recent “mental & bodily wear”
-reflection that perhaps Providence separates Academy friends because too much time together could hinder internal spiritual struggle through excessive external enjoyment; Burnham finds peace in Bible or New Church books when lonely
-how was rest of Maria’s & Mary’s visit? did Mr. Pitcairn stay?
-Doctor’s health: generally well but able to do less & less; Burnham reads aloud to him often; may take trip to western part of state to visit with old friends
People mentioned: Maria (Maria C. Hogan), Academy, Mary (Mary Dover Schott), Mr. Pitcairn (John Pitcairn, Jr.?), the Doctor (Nathan Clark Burnham)
Dates
- 1879-06-26
Creator
- Burnham, Mary Arion Pancoast (1823-1897) (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
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From the Collection: 6.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Academy of the New Church
- Health
- Hogan, Maria C. (1850-1926) (Associated name)
- Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898) (Recipient)
- Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916) (Associated name)
- Schott, Mary Dover (1851-1935) (Associated name)
Creator
- Burnham, Mary Arion Pancoast (1823-1897) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository