Manuscript/Mixed Material Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30
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Image 1 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 ANNA DICKINSON FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE Nov 8 1872Nov 30 1872
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 2 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Athol Mass Nov 81872 Dear Dickey Like a stupid I have forgotten Charlottes number so have to send this letter to 1710 Please see that it reaches her let me know street…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 3 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 with the moon it will no doubt be the one to goThe way people listened laughed wept sniveled howled is quite beyond description So that is off my mind Now for something…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 4 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Have it cleaned furbished up I shall have some other things in the sitting room at Christmas that might as well go All the beauty has vanished away from it Also I…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 5 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 I would trot in said Reid I wish you would come over to Mr Greeleys room say something bright to him He is so prostrated by care watching grief that even the…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 6 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 1410 Locust St Philadelphia Nov 10 1872 My dear Sister The Fates seem to have been unpropitious to my writing since I scrawled that little note the other evg The time has…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 7 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 that I had to send for Dr again on Friday He gave her stronger medicine this time and broke the cold though she in not quite so well as usual yet Hattie…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 8 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 How did thee get on that day in NY I hope it didnt pour in such torrents there as here Next Thursday is Edwins birthday Dont thee think it would be well…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 9 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 on its way to St Marks Church after the services the entire procession from the church to the cemetery Grant sat in an open carriage in front of our parlor windows while…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 10 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Enclosed thee will find the little Joys Post letter that we were wondering about Saturday night Sunday were wild times in staid old Boston evil ones I am well flourishing tho the…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 11 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 is a regular ten strike I wish my Marmee could hear it Mr Mrs Bowles send their love to thee Dickey Yesterday Gen Butler had a long long talk with me today…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 12 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 1710 Locust St Philada Nov 14 1872 My dear little Sister I sent letters and acknowledgment of draft to Concord for today and hope thee has found them awaiting thee We were…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 13 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 a later one from myself to Springfield for thee The weather is chiefly unpleasant so ma keeps getting little renewals of cold which keep her from getting well as fast as I…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 14 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 The Mackenzies with father Brady and Mr Purns and Hattie were here to tea last evg H stayed with me The storm today prevented their going to Washn They are now intending…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 15 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 out Amesbury being a half fare place I went there for Whittier not for the fee a hole was created I send thee a letter from Julia to read which seems to…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 16 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 1710 Locust St Phila Nov 19 1872 My dear Sister thine of the 17th from Boston enclosing draft has arrived safely I knew how it must be about Boston and recall Amesbury…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 17 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 and with this influenza temperature in the air which affects so many She is awaiting they letter about the fire Whittier c with great interest I fancy Julias letter was written just…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 18 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 I have been out all day and am decidedly the worse off for the intense cold for which I was not prepared and as this must presently go to the PO I…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 19 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Ware Mass Nov 19 1872 Dear Dickey I am about rushing to a morning train so shall send no lengthy epistle this timebut I wanted to send the draft for 150I hope…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 20 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 delighted one to hear WTH last night but was almost finished by the air of the place I spoke of it again again but could get no mitigation of the nuisance After…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 21 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Remember me to Eliza Charlie I hope those wheels run well to the MacsMy dearest love to Marmee always faithfully thine Anna Sue
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 22 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Westfield Mass Nov 19 1872 Dear Dickey Thee is straightway to find for me Topseys pedigree Thee did get it once for Geo Fall Has thee a copy of itIf not I…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 23 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 reason of his own wants it soon Also can thee find a copy of little Joys gushing Swampscott letterthee remembers itthe one in which we all figure send it to OG Bernard…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 24 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 that may be thereI want also my old clothgaiters that are in one of the shoe bags one or two things from Grahams the sponges that were not sent home when I…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 25 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 enthusiastic young lawyer who took his life in his hand went down to defend John Brown He is still an enthusiast a hearty generous soulHe is in the state legislature has been…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 26 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 as the Bird property higher the line running as crooked almost as that So that one street in flames would start a dozen at the same time The fire burned not up…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 27 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 citizens who knew no more how to proceed than thee or I would know who only succeeded in shattering buildings adding to the general ruin without staying it At last about six…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 28 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 streets were in shadow with the house tops the chimneys the domes steeples ablaze with a reflected light that was terrible in its splendor yet of the most delicious rosy red Never…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 29 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 frightful burst of heat would come towards us we would claw our things make ready to retreat but fortunately were allowed to hold our vantage ground unmolested Monday I went to Springfield…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 30 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 election term And why not for life say I Why not he answers Whats to hinder say I Nothing in that case he answers Fifth day a nice time audience at Concord…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 31 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 them smoking talking in their light A dull red glow still seen overhead in the moon lit sky The winter fuel was all in the cellars of these great places it will…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 32 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Phila 11 m 21 72 Dearest daughter My mind is often with thee in thy wanderings and with that intense interest which only a true mother can experience for the welfare evry…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 33 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 I had a nice little visit from cousin R Hawkins yesterday to dinner She spake of thee with the usual affectionate interest for thee yet thinks almost hard of thee and William…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 34 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Constance once said You give so many things I shall give nothing but some gifts to the children nor anything to Marys but some nice letter thick back nor is it worth…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 35 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Knickerbocker Hall VEDDER SMEDLEY Proprietors Avon Springs NY Nov 21st 1872 Dear Sis Thy Boston letter was wel comed several days ago I had no idea thee was prowling about Boston during…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 36 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 thermometer here as low as it get in Phila in January sour on the exceptionally cold day of the year I like the place for this winter because of a better prospect…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 37 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Little Falls NY Nov 21 1872 My dear Dick I hope the letters the drafts have so far come safelytoday I send 250 tomorrow will finish the amount How goes it at…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 38 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 flourishinghad a fine house a delighted audience last night for Whats To Hinder Dear love to MarmeeAlways faithfully thine Anna Sue
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 39 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 Nov 25 1872 My dear Sister There is no news not enough even from Florence since Sat evg when there was enough apparent change for the better to give them some hope…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
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Image 40 of Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30 not get well of her cold but went out today in a carriage for the first time It has been a real Indian Summer day I hope she has caught no new…
- Contributor: Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth)
- Date: 1872-11-08
About this Item
Title
- Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904; 1872, Nov. 8-30
Names
- Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth), 1842-1932
Created / Published
- November 8, 1872 - November 30, 1872
Headings
- - Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
- - United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- - Antislavery movements--United States
- - Slavery--United States
- - Lecturers
- - Theater--United States
- - Women--Suffrage--United States
- - Women's rights--United States
- - Actresses
- - Reformers
- - Manuscripts
- - United States
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- Manuscripts
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- series: Family Correspondence, 1860-1904
- mss18424, box 2; reel 2
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- Anna E. Dickinson papers
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