Martha H. Le Baron., 09/25/1855-09/25/1855

File — Box: 3, Folder: 3

Identifier: 68036

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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

09/25/1855-09/25/1855

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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 9/25/1855, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Martha H. Le Baron, relating news of her summer in Lowell, Chelmsford, Yarmouth, Nantucket, "...and a day or two at queer Scasconset(?). The ocean view there is glorious, the bathing just dangerous enough to be very exciting & the village itself the oldest little group of the oldest little houses imaginable. I was constantly reminded of Christie Johnston's home, but I looked in vain for "La belle Christie" herself..." Reference also to enjoying a holiday in the company of "Mr. Higginson" (Thomas Wentworth Higginson?) who was "...the king of the party - I never knew him so charming - I forgot that he was ever arrogant & stern, for there only the sweetest side of his character was seen. We all learned to love him very much - indeed the long, grave talks that alternated with the fun & playfulness bound us all very closely together & the journey was as rich in gifts of men & women as it was in woods & mountains..." Expresses grief at the news of the death of Mr. Simmons; and concern for Mr. Higginson who, on his return home, "looks pale & worn." Reference also to Mr. Wasson (David Atwood Wasson*, 1823-87). Reference also to upcoming events in Worcester, Mass.: "...Today the Anti-slavery Fair opens & that we girls enjoy greatly. We all stay at the Hall thro' the week, & have the pleasantest days together, seeing every body & trying to sell every thing. Then comes Cattle Show & the Annual Horticultural Exhibition, & supper & then the Supreme Court will be in session here, & that brings us visitors & gayety. Soon the maples will be red & the flags floating in the street for the Election ...Weren't you glad of the result of the Convention here? It is the only political convention that has excited me at all for a great while, but I should really have liked to toss up my hat & give three cheers for Rockwell (Julius Rockwell (1805-1888), Massachusetts senator and Republican presidential elector, 1856)..." Closes letter with mention of hearing of the engagement of Edwin Morton, and apology for being unable to attend Sanborn's commencement ceremony at Harvard College. * The writings of David Atwood Wasson are collected in "Beyond Concord: Selected Writings of David Atwood Wasson," edited with an introduction by Charles H. Foster (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1965).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LE BARON, MARTHA H. - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 1855 (09/25): Autographed Letter

HIGGINSON, THOMAS WENTWORTH - REFERENCE BY LE BARON, MARTHA H. 1855: Autographed Letter

WASSON, DAVID A. - REFERENCE BY LE BARON, MARTHA H. 1855: Autographed Letter

SLAVERY (ANTI-), FAIR (WORCESTER, MA) - ACCOUNT BY LE BARON, M. 1855: Autographed Letter

ROCKWELL, JULIUS - REFERENCE BY LE BARON, MARTHA H. 1855: Autographed Letter

MORTON, EDWIN - REFERENCE BY LE BARON, MARTHA H. 1855: Autographed Letter