Benjamin S. Lyman., 02/11/1856-02/11/1856

File — Box: 3, Folder: 32

Identifier: 68065

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

02/11/1856-02/11/1856

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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 2/11/1856, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Benjamin S. Lyman, writing with news of his prospects including postponing a plan to go out to Kansas in order to take up an offer to teach at the academy in Deerfield: "...The term is so short that it will be just right for me to try whether I like teaching or not, and it would not interfere materially with my Kansas plan, if I wished to carry that out, and it would give me money enough for that purpose. And then, if I like teaching it will be a good stepping stone to some other place....Last but not least, there is very pleasant society in Deerfield (young ladies, Agnes Higginson, &c.)..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LYMAN, BENJAMIN S. - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 1856 (02/11): Autographed Letter

HIGGINSON, AGNES - REFERENCE BY LYMAN, BENJAMIN S. 1856: Autographed Letter