Aaron Homer Byington to Mercy Waterbury., 09/17/1844-09/17/1844

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: GAMMS408.1.1

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Only 1 series. Arranged chronologically.

Dates

09/17/1844-09/17/1844

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.42 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 9/17/1844 from Aaron Homer Byington to Mrs. Mercy Waterbury, his grandmother, discussing his Aunt Fanny, who had been ill due to bleeding of the lungs, and his Uncle James. His mother is staying with Calestie at Bethel near New Haven and Danbury-Bridgeport. He invites his grandmother to spend time with him and is pleased by the environment and weather. The letter discusses "All Creation" and "Calypso and her Nymphs", as well as general goings on in Providence and Old Middletown, including the expiration of his term of apprenticeship and Mr. Stuart. Sent from Norwalk.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BYINGTON, AARON HOMER - CORRESPONDENCE TO WATERBURY, MERCY (1844): Autographed Letter

WATERBURY, MERCY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM BYINGTON, AARON HOMER (1844): Autographed Letter

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, AARON HOMER (1844): Autographed Letter

BETHEL, CONNECTICUT - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, AARON HOMER (1844): Autographed Letter

BYINGTON, FANNY - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, AARON HOMER (1844): Autographed Letter

BYINGTON, JAMES - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, AARON HOMER (1844): Autographed Letter

"ALL CREATION" - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, AARON HOME (1844): Autographed Letter

"CALYPSO AND HER NYMPHS" - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, AARON HOMER (1844): Autographed Letter

OLD MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, AARON HOMER: Autographed Letter

STUART, MR. - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, AARON HOMER (1844): Autographed Letter

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT- SENT FROM LOCATION BY BYINGTON, AH (1844): Autographed Letter

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, AARON HOMER (1844): Autographed Letter