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Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Discusses friends encountered on a visit to Boston, including Dr. James Walker and "Mrs. Emerson."
Date:
1867-10-23
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Anna and Edward Hopper
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Anna and Edward Hopper
Description:
Fragment. Talks of visiting Boston and Harvard and speaking with friends of her son Willie, including Charles William Eliot (who later became president of Harvard), Alfred S. Hartwell (Willie's former roommate), and Jimmy Lowell. She also talks of visiting Dr. Walker and speaking with him at length of Willie. She expresses unfailing love for her family.
Date:
1857
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
R. D. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
R. D. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Rebecca Dana Perry Hartwell was the mother of family friend Alfred Stedman Hartwell, a lawyer and American Civil War soldier who later became a government official in the Kingdom of Hawaii. Discusses Hartwell on his journey to Hawaii.
Date:
1868-09-17
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Alfred Stedman Hartwell was a lawyer and American Civil War soldier who later became a government official in the Kingdom of Hawaii. Written during his time as a student at Harvard. Discusses his studies at school and Abby's deceased son William Gibbons, who was his friend and roommate. Discusses recent events concerning mutual friends/family, including Mrs. Elizabeth Sedgwick. Wants Abby to visit Massachusetts.
Date:
1856-10-09
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Alfred Stedman Hartwell was a lawyer and American Civil War soldier who later became a government official in the Kingdom of Hawaii. Discusses his experiences and surroundings as a soldier in Florida where his regiment is stationed. Congratulates Abby's daughter Sarah (Sally) on her recent marriage.
Date:
1864-03-26
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Alfred Stedman Hartwell was a lawyer and American Civil War soldier who later became a government official in the Kingdom of Hawaii. Was unable to visit Abby in Cambridge, Massachusetts, due to being busy with work. Discusses recent events concerning family/friends, and includes a class list.
Date:
1868-07-17
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Alfred Stedman Hartwell was a lawyer and American Civil War soldier who later became a government official in the Kingdom of Hawaii. Hopes to be able to see Abby before he goes sailing. Will be visiting family.
Date:
1868-08-11
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Alfred Stedman Hartwell was a lawyer and American Civil War soldier who later became a government official in the Kingdom of Hawaii. Written from the "Ocean Queen" Steamer. Goodbye note to Abby.
Date:
1868-08-15
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Alfred Stedman Hartwell was a lawyer and American Civil War soldier who later became a government official in the Kingdom of Hawaii. Unhappy that he did not see Abby or her family before he left for Hawaii. Discusses his new home and position at the courthouse.
Date:
1868-11-23
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Alfred Stedman Hartwell was a lawyer and American Civil War soldier who later became a government official in the Kingdom of Hawaii. Discusses his life in Hawaii and his work as a judicial employee.
Date:
1871-01-27
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Col. A. S. Hartwell letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Alfred Stedman Hartwell was a lawyer and American Civil War soldier who later became a government official in the Kingdom of Hawaii. Arrived from Palatka, Florida, last week, where his regiment was previously stationed. Looks forward to Abby arriving; her services as a nurse are "most needed and appreciated here" and mentions "how much [she] could do in the hospital of colored men." Sends his condolences over the death Abby's son-in-law and is thankful for the photo of Abby's nephew.
Date:
1864-04-22
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Met Lord and Lady "Amberly, likely John and Katharine Russell, viscount and viscountess Amberley; believes that the Lady is very much more of a woman, than her husband is a man." Briefly mentions Alfred S. Hartwell, a college friend of her deceased son. Plans to visit school ships and meet Charles Dickens.
Date:
1867-11-15
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College