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A letter written in Berlin, Germany on a piece of stationary from the Hotel Bellevue in Dresden, Hoppin writes to both Mary as well as Cousin James. Also included is a short note on the same paper from a Marie de Waldenes. Discussed are various activities such as attending the opera to hear Carmen by French composer Bizet and wanting to go to the Hohenzollern Museum to view relics from Queen Louisa.

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A letter written in Weimar, Germany at the Hotel Erbprinz, Hoppin writes to Mary that he was sorry to leave Berlin and hopes she had a comfortable journey “home”. Observations are made of the surroundings as well as the people he encountered.

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Written on stationary from Rohrig’s Hotel in Eisenach Germany, Hoppin lets Mary know he is staying in the same room as Goethe who had it for a half year and a snow storm was encountered on the way to the hotel. The performance of Hamlet Hoppin saw was exceptionally fine and there are three Oxford students who were reading German literature at the hotel.

Scope and Contents The letter was written in Baddeck Nova Scotia, Canada to Mary with details on Jul 23rd about places that Hoppin has visited along with people he has met. He took a boat ride across the bay to visit Mr. Bell’s (even though he was not there) workshop and studio where an invention to use electricity to heat water as well as the telephone, an instrument to measure deafness, as well as others.  Hoppin shares observation on the scenery, landscape, and residents. On July 24th, Hoppin went to the...

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James tells Mary of the cold winter morning in New Haven and she must be enjoying the climate of Boston. He hopes his upcoming book will be well received and available in Boston since it is a true art culture. He discusses other professors and their theories and philosophies.

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Written in New Haven, Hoppin tells Mary he sent in his resignation of the Yale professorship which is to take place at the close of the college year. He has been connected with the school for 38 years as an instructor- a long stretch of service with the last year being satisfactory. Aunt Mary has a bronchial cold and hopes she will be up again soon. The weather is mentioned (a small blizzard) as well as news of other family and friends.

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Written in New Haven, Hoppin broke his left arm three weeks ago while going to see Mary’s lot of land on Prospect Street. He stumbled over a protruding rock (he called it the Matterhorn) in the street and fell. Luckily Pastor Provost helped him up and they walked back to the house which his face looking like he had been in a fight. Hoppin thinks Mary’s letters are charmingly descriptive, a pleasant and varied journey.

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A copy of a letter originally written in New Haven to Deming (Hoppin’s nephew) which praises the young man’s character, actions, and speaks to life's challenges. The copy was made on the back of a Aitken, Son & Co. of New York sale flyer.

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James Mason Hoppin (1820-1906) was the husband of Mary Deming Perkins Hoppin, a daughter of Charles Perkins and Clarissa Deming Perkins. 2 folders.

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Advice on treatment of an illness.