Susie Leavitt., 01/30/1852-01/30/1852

File — Box: 2, Folder: 73

Identifier: 68016

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

01/30/1852-01/30/1852

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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 1/30/1852, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Susie Leavitt. Reference to Sanborn's life at the Phillips Academy at Exeter: "I am glad you are meeting with so many new and pleasant acquaintances. In after life, it will be a pleasure to you to recur to your schooldays and the reminiscences of your schoolmates, as you occasionally meet them when years have rolled over your head, will be enjoyed with greater zest than even now..." News of Ariana Walker who is suffering from ill health; and the opinion of Susie Leavitt's father: "....father said she was an interesting, well-informed young lady, and as you know my father and his peculiarities you will understand that to express considerably..." References to "a pleasant visit from Helen," and of Louisa who has "succeeded in obtaining a school." Also comments on her current reading: "...Have you read, Frank, Dream Life and the Reveries of a Batchelor by Ike Marvel (sic.)*? I found them quite interesting, especially Dream Life, for it seems life like, all persons indulge more or less in dreaming of the future, even in youth still they rather dislike owning it; do you not think so?" * Reference to essayist and novelist Donald Grant Mitchell (pseudonum: Ik Marvel)(1822-1908), and two of his works, "Reveries of a Bachelor" (1850) and "Dream Life" (1851).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LEAVITT, SUSIE - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 1852 (01/30): Autographed Letter

MARVEL, IK - SEE: MITCHELL, DONALD GRANT: Autographed Letter

MITCHELL, DONALD GRANT - "REVERIES OF A BACHELOR" - REF. BY LEAVITT S.: Autographed Letter

MITCHELL, DONALD GRANT - "DREAM LIFE" - REF. BY LEAVITT, SUSIE 1852: Autographed Letter