Sarah Cram., 01/16/1853-01/16/1853

File — Box: 2, Folder: 24

Identifier: 67967

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Please note that correspondents often mention acquaintances or other individuals but will not provide their complete names. When known, the full name is given in parentheses. Also, in the case of the Clarke family, one A.K. Clark signs her name without the 'e' although it is likely that she is a member of the Clarke family. She also cites (her husband?) inconsistently as 'Mr. Clark' or 'Mr. Clarke.' Descriptions for each letter will use the spelling that the correspondent has used.

Dates

01/16/1853-01/16/1853

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.3 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

ALS (dated 1/16/1853, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Sarah Cram. References include: receiving a letter from Ariana Walker; progress of both Sarah Cram and Ariana Walker in their German studies: "...Ever since I was twenty-one I have made a point of studying some German everyday - but sometimes it is only for a few minutes, sometimes an hour or two - yet even in this little time I think if I am spared, so long and if I persevere, until I am twenty-two I may be able to read something beside Adler's Reader..."; letter from Cate (Catharine Cram) about a recent illness. Includes news of the clubs and intellectual societies of Hampton Falls including the reading circle, common school meetings, religious meetings, and debating club "from (which) last the ladies are excluded..." Also refers to the interest of some residents in Hampton Falls in forming "spiritual circles...Uncle J. Cram especially so...," the latter having "lent (her) a pamphlet on the "Spiritual Manifestations" written by Mr. Snow who was formerly minister at Westford..." On the subject of spiritualism, Sarah Cram also remarks, "...and I think I could sit one more evening trying to have the table tip..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CRAM, SARAH - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 1853 (01/16): Autographed Letter

WALKER, ARIANA - REFERENCE BY CRAM, SARAH 1853: Autographed Letter

CRAM, CATHARINE A. - REFERENCE BY CRAM, SARAH 1853: Autographed Letter

SPIRITUALISM - REFERENCE BY CRAM, SARAH 1853: Autographed Letter