Lucy Thayer., 11/11/1855-11/11/1855

File — Box: 3, Folder: 63

Identifier: 68098

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

11/11/1855-11/11/1855

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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 11/11/1855, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Lucy Thayer, with news of a recent visit to Peterborough where she visited the Walker family and reminiscences of Ariana Walker. Reference also to illness of Sarah Cram. Mentions also other acquaintances including Dr. and Mrs. Smith and Kate Smith. Reference to hearing a lecture by William Lloyd Garrison (1805-1879) abolitionist and journalist: "...William L. Garrison lectured on Anti Slavery in Keene. I like to hear anyone so earnest and zealous on their subject although I did not agree with him in all his views...." Other lecturers scheduled at the Lyceum include: "...Rev. E.H. Chapin delivers the first (lecture), the next is a poem by Suze, then a lecture from Bayard Taylor, Holmes, Phillips, Huntington, King etc...."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

THAYER, LUCY - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 1855 (11/11): Autographed Letter

WALKER, ARIANA & WALKER FAMILY - REFERENCE BY THAYER, LUCY 1855: Autographed Letter

CRAM, SARAH - REFERENCE BY THAYER, LUCY 1855: Autographed Letter

SMITH, KATE & SMITH FAMILY - REFERENCE BY THAYER, LUCY 1855: Autographed Letter

GARRISON, WILLIAM LLOYD - REFERENCE BY THAYER, LUCY 1855: Autographed Letter

TAYLOR, BAYARD - REFERENCE BY THAYER, LUCY 1855: Autographed Letter