L. Chapin letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1824 March 30

Item Information

Title:
L. Chapin letter to Orra White Hitchcock, 1824 March 30
Description:
A letter of condolence from L. Chapin to Orra White Hitchcock upon hearing of the death of Hitchcock's 22-month-old child, Edward Hitchcock. Chapin quotes some lines that he or she believe Orra White may find comforting, which appear to be drawn from John William Cunningham's "The Velvet Cushion." Chapin also inquires after mutual acquaintances.
Creator:
Chapin, L.
Addressee:
Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863
Date:
March 30, 1824
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 25 Folder 6 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Orra White--1796-1863--Correspondence
Hitchcock, Orra White--1796-1863--Family
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Family
Extent:
1 item (3 pages)
Link to Item:
https://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:724595
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Place of origin:
Springfield (Mass.)