Manuscript/Mixed Material Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904
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Image 1 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 CLARA BARTON FAMILY PAPERS Poor, Leander A. Mar. 1862 - Aug.1904
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 2 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 contains forty one boats It is about thirty rods above the old bridge. They had commenced rebuilding the bridge when we came away and as soon as it is completed ours will…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 3 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 the depot. If it had proven true that we were to march that distance I should have thrown away half of the contents of my knapsack, for it increased rapidly in weight…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 4 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 Mrs Clara H Barton North Oxford Mass. North Oxford. March 27th 1862, Thursday Afternoon My dear cousin Leander Your welcome second letter came to me this noon doubtless before this you have…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 5 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 lived, and moved himself and talked strongly and sensibly and wisely as you have always heard him. Who ever heard of such constitutional strength? You will be gratified to know that he…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 6 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 Copy of a letter speaking of my fathers last days and death Clara Barton "Old Castle" 2nd May, 1862 Worcester, Mass. My Ever dear Cousin. The leaden clouds are pouring down a…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 7 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 and here I am this Friday morning in the rain, with out an earthly thing to do. When I first came in last night the Judge broke forth with "Just in time…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 8 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 I have pencilled a line of introduction to the Dr. which you can act your pleasure upon delivering, but it would be my pleasure that you should find and know him. I…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 9 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 trouble with her teeth Vera is pretty well only a bad cold, but all the NGx news must come to you through better sources; I have not seen Mrs. Carron very lately.…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 10 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 running by cutting off a leg. I beg you to have an eye to the business as I can never feel satisfied with the operation upon other conditions. All are well, -"Baby"…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 11 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 Brigade Surgeon Bigelow Head Quarters Genl McClelland Introducing Corpl L. A Poor. US. Engineers Poor S. Engineers Washington
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 12 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 curling hair: Effie's is straight: March 15.- - - - and the last one has no name but little hair and about the same amount of expression as might be detected in…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 13 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 at home, and doing my own chores. I finished my school two weeks ago. and have been hard at work ever since. eight days in the shop and the remaining time at…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 14 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 P.S. Please give my most loving regards to little Nettie Golay and ask her if she would like a letter from Uncle Lou. Aunt Parthenia received a letter from Ida last night…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 15 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 you and I last met! I should like to again go over the grounds that I traversed during those bloody years, and see their contrasted appearance. I am now reaching Abbotts History…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 16 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 Ansd Aug 12-1902 Hillside Maine, Aug 3, 1902. Dear Cousin Clara, I am going to be so bold as I beg you to grant me another installment to the heavy debt of…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 17 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 office in season. I took it with my pension certificate to the postmaster who administered the prescribed oath, signed the voucher and I came home. On Friday, June 13 my return papers…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 18 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 ville English High School and reservation Reading. Carrie teaches in the Russell grammar school in Arlington and branches with Norwood and Edith Sumner is principal of this North Plymouth grammar school. Vira…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 19 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 No ans required August 19, 1902 34 Leander Poor Hillside Maine August 15 1902 Dear Cousin Clara: I extend to you and Secretary Francis my most grateful thanks for your prompt attention…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 20 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 Ansd. August 27, 1904 from Onset cousin Leander Poor 48, St. James Street Somerville, Mass. Aug. 18, 1904. My dear cousin Clara: I went to the door of your room in Hotel…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 21 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 assurance that you have just as fond and devoted ones up at Hillside Maine, who are longing to welcome you with open arms, open hearts, and the most hospitable entertainment that the…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
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Image 22 of Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904 at Hillside came yesterday p.m. to the house of a niece in West Somerville, where I am now, have accepted an invitation to spend tonight with Howard [?] at his beautiful home…
- Contributor: Poor, Leander A.
- Date: 1862
About this Item
Title
- Clara Barton Papers: Family Papers: Poor, Leander A. (cousin), 1862-1904
Names
- Poor, Leander A.
Created / Published
- 1862-1904
Headings
- - United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical care
- - Andersonville Prison
- - United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Prisoners and prisons
- - Women--Suffrage--United States
- - Women's rights--United States
- - Social problems--United States
- - Barton family--Correspondence
- - Hubbell family. Julian B. Hubbell family papers
- - American National Red Cross
- - Friends of the Missing Men of the United States Army. Office of Correspondence
- - International Committee of the Red Cross
- - National First Aid Association of America
- - Geneva Convention (1864 August 22)
- - Ambulance service
- - Disaster relief
- - First aid in illness and injury
- - Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871--Civilian relief
- - Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871--Medical care
- - Humanitarianism
- - Military nursing
- - Prisoners of war--Georgia--Andersonville
- - Spanish-American War, 1898--Civilian relief
- - Temperance--United States
- - War relief
- - United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Civilian relief
- - Manuscripts
Genre
- Manuscripts
Call Number/Physical Location
- series: Family Papers, 1805-1958
- MSS11973, box: 12; Microfilm reel: 9
Source Collection
- Clara Barton papers, 1805-1958
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- Manuscript Division
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- online text
- image
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- Ambulance Service
- American National Red Cross
- Andersonville
- Andersonville Prison
- Barton Family
- Civil War
- Civilian Relief
- Correspondence
- Disaster Relief
- First Aid in Illness and Injury
- Franco-Prussian War
- Friends of the Missing Men of the United States Army. Office of Correspondence
- Geneva Convention (1864 August 22)
- Georgia
- History
- Hubbell Family. Julian B. Hubbell Family Papers
- Humanitarianism
- International Committee of the Red Cross
- Manuscripts
- Medical Care
- Military Nursing
- National First Aid Association of America
- Prisoners and Prisons
- Prisoners of War
- Social Problems
- Spanish-American War
- Suffrage
- Temperance
- United States
- War Relief
- Women
- Women's Rights