Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Kalamazoo to John Pitcairn Jr. R Beebe thanks J Pitcairn for his kind letter of March 10th and explains what his friendship means to her. He reminds her of a brother who passed away at age 21- “Both in your disposition and straight forward business habits and your caution to avoid hurting the feeling of others by saying anything disparaging of any; and your kindness to your dear good Mother and Sisters…” When she met J Pitcairn, she had lost nearly...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Warren, PA, to John Pitcairn Jr. R Beebe is in Warren again and she and Mrs. Gerould would be happy to have J Pitcairn spend Sunday with them. Beebe intends to stop by Rochester on her way home, and she inquires about the best travel route from Williamsport to Rochester. She asks if J Pitcairn enjoyed the wedding; Charles and Sue report that he did. She comments that the young lady to whom he gave the ring is an excellent and kindhearted person who,...