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Grant, John Mason to Grant, Harriet Lucretia, 1836 Aug 3

Item 1

 Item — Container: 1914-15-0 Grant Box 1
Identifier: Item 1

Scope and Contents

A playful and witty letter to his sister with details of his lessons and classes at Yale. Regrets not seeing Harriet and Charles when they were in Bridgeport. Comments on the grammar in her letters. Give details of a letter and package he sent but she never received. Tells of his meager funds and his short case of the measles, and the concerns of his professors that he may not pass examinations and continue at Yale.

Dates

  • created: 1836 Aug 3

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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