Sarah Cram., 02/28/1855-02/28/1855

File — Box: 2, Folder: 29

Identifier: 67972

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

02/28/1855-02/28/1855

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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 2/28/1855, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Sarah Cram. References include: thoughts about the grave of Ariana Walker buried in Springfield, "...that place so sacred and hallowed to me..somethimes it seems strange that this should be so - merely the resting place of the body - but as the least thing connected with Anna is dear to us so must the form which her spirit animated be especially so..."; Sanborn's belief in life after death as well as her own belief to some extent in "the departed having a form similar to that they had with us - not earthly but spiritual..."; hearing good sermons from Mr. Bridge; serious illnesses of Jenny Clarke and Mrs. Cheney, as well as the death of Carrie Grey; enjoying various readings including Thoreau's "Walden,"; Theodore Parker; other family and friends including Aunt Mary Ann and George (George Walker?) from whom she has not heard.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CRAM, SARAH - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 1855 (02/28): Autographed Letter

WALKER, ARIANA - REFERENCE BY CRAM, SARAH 1855: Autographed Letter

PARKER, THEODORE - REFERENCE BY CRAM, SARAH 1855: Autographed Letter

THOREAU, HENRY DAVID - "WALDEN" - REFERENCE BY CRAM, SARAH 1855: Autographed Letter