Travel
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 154 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Walter C. Childs to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1878-03-23
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to Dr. George R. Starkey. 1 page, double-sided. “W.C.C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-Land of Smoke (i.e. Pittsburgh?) safely reached after pleasant evening in Lancaster
-so far, has only seen Father Matthias of the Pittsburgh crew; tomorrow, will “beg our Academic phalanx to drink to the happiness of the Philadelphia saints- who have contributed so much to mine- and the chances...
Dates:
1878-03-23
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1874-12-23
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Paris to John Pitcairn, Jr.
W Childs trusts that J Pitcairn has now safely arrived home following his voyage. Childs reports that his trip to Worsley was a success; He stayed for three days, returning to London on Sunday after attending church in Manchester and dining with Mr. Broadfield. Childs found Mr. Warren to be “one of the soundest fellows” despite being surrounded by “a lively lot of radicals.” Before leaving London, Childs secured...
Dates:
1874-12-23
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-01-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. 1 page, double-sided. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents:
-letter from Queenstown received; heard of arrival at Richmond on 24th and “drunk accordingly to the absent saints”
-Childs writing long letter to Bishop
-letter enclosed from Pendleton; will make Pitcairn feel $100 was well placed
-during lively times in society, marked (?) by Hartman’s rambunctiousness about the robes,...
Dates:
1878-01-07
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-02-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Philadelphia, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-first letter received from Egypt
-asked Spiers (Speirs?) for criticisms of 2nd issue of Serial (Words for the New Church) so that they can improve 3rd issue
-General (J. P. Stuart) requesting support from Mr. Bower’s Frankford congregation to move from Vineland to Philadelphia so that he can be more present at...
Dates:
1878-02-02
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-10-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten telegraph from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. at Pier 41, Richmond. 1 page.
“To: John Pitcairn, Jr. Passenger on steamer City of Richmond Inman Line.
Count upon us for Half past twelve In calling last evening could see no-thing to change our opinion,
Walter C Childs”
Dates:
1878-10-05
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-03-16
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Lansingburg (Lansingburgh?) to John Pitcairn, Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. “W.C.C” crested letterhead. Contents:
-Childs en route home following 6-week stay in Phila
-General (J. P. Stuart) moved to Phila. to be closer to school
-3rd no. of the serial (Words for the New Church) nearly ready for “Editorial Committee”
-Childs’ trip to Boston: invited to attend Magazine Club meeting; Samuel Warren presented critical paper on 2nd no. of...
Dates:
1878-03-16
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-07-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA addressed to “My dear Boys” (John Pitcairn, Jr. and possibly W. H. Benade?). “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher.Contents:
-2 Sundays have passed since “Boys” departed
-(Rev.) Vetterling doing well
-new medal arrived; decided improvement; Childs will alter few minor details when in Phila. with the General (Stuart)
-copy of C. L. (?) that they have is missing pages from the Miscellaneous...
Dates:
1877-07-11
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-08-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Sea Bright, N.J. to John Pitcairn, Jr. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher. Contents:
-left home somewhat over a week ago once riots had subsided; quiet now except in coal regions; Molly Maguire element cannot be put down
-spent few hours with Pendleton & Dr. Boericke in Phila; planned to have meeting same evening as foundation of Cherry St. Society
-saw Starkey, Campbell, & Farrington; Starkey has...
Dates:
1877-08-14
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-10-12
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher.Contents:
-friend Wilson King, consul at Bremen, departed yesterday after summer vacation; invites Pitcairn & Benade to stop over in Bremen; convenient stop near to Holland
-Pitcairn’s mother quite ill with bronchitis; Alec & Dr. Cowley say she is recovering and may be out of bed in a week
-Pendleton called to Chicago; stayed...
Dates:
1877-10-12
Letter from Walter C. Childs to unknown recipient , 1878-07-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to unknown recipient. Addressed “Dear Parent.” 1 page, double-sided. “Academy of the New Church, Adventus Domini” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents:
-July 3rd letter received; Childs doesn’t write short letters to invite brevity; sender should try writing him a long
-morning mail reminds Childs of old adage “Misfortune never came simply”: Jimmy (?) turning holy New England against them &...
Dates:
1878-07-05