Orra White Hitchcock letter to Deborah Fiske, 1834 May 9

Item Information

Title:
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Deborah Fiske, 1834 May 9
Description:
A letter to Mrs. Nathan W. Fiske [Deborah Waterman Vinal Fiske] in which Orra White Hitchcock writes about her travels with her husband from Amherst to New York City, including the weather along the way, the place they are staying, the people they have met, and how Edward Hitchcock's health is faring on the journey. Orra notes that she is anxious to receive Mrs. Fiske's letter, and sends her love and regards home to her children and friends. Orra began the letter on May 9 but added to it on May 12.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863
Addressee:
Fiske, Deborah, -1844
Date:
May 12, 1834
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 25 Folder 12 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Orra White--1796-1863--Correspondence
Hitchcock, Orra White--1796-1863--Travel--New York (State)
New York (State)--Description and travel
Places:
New York
Extent:
1 item (4 pages)
Link to Item:
https://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:724251
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Place of origin:
New York (N.Y.)