Charles Stone: Correspondence from George Haskell., 01/20/1852-10/21/1855

File — Box: 2, Folder: 20

Identifier: GAMMS452.10.63

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains the correspondence related to Charles D. Stone (1830-1858). Stone was the son of Susan Hamlin Stone (1801-1869) and William W. Stone (d. 1851). He practiced law in Waterford, Maine, and had become active in state politics before his unexpected death at the age of 28 years.

Dates

01/20/1852-10/21/1855

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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

Contains the correspondence sent to Charles Stone by his friend George Haskell who had relocated c. 1850 to a settlement in Illinois where a number of Stone's family had also settled, 5 items. The subject of the correspondence is related principally to Haskell's religious beliefs, including spiritualism and magnetism. The letters describe Haskell's communications with the spirits of deceased relatives together with news on the activities of living relatives. Haskell also advises Stone on the opportunities for lawyers in the newly settled territories of Iowa and Minnestoa.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

STONE, CHARLES - CORRESP. FROM HASKELL, GEORGE, 1852-1855: Autographed Letter

HASKELL, GEORGE - CORRESP. TO STONE, CHARLES, 1852-55: Autographed Letter

SPIRITUALISM - HASKELL-STONE CORRESP. RE BELIEF IN, 1852-55: Autographed Letter

ILLINOIS TERRITORY - HASKELL-STONE CORRESP. RE CONDITIONS IN, 1852-55: Autographed Letter