Whittier, Abby Poyen, d.1841. 1 letter to Elizabeth Hussey Whittier; [1836. ], 1836. Digital
Dates
- Creation: 1836.
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
5.7 linear feet (17 boxes)Physical Location
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General note
A reader has mentioned that: (1) Abby Poyen was married at this time to Mathew Franklin Whittier and therefore her name was Whittier at this date; (2) Whittier actually signed her name as "Elisabeth," though her name is standardized by the Library of Congress as Elizabeth Whittier, 1815-1864; and (3) The letter, formerly dated as 1838? is indeed 1836, though it appears to be 1888 (which was impossible as it was after she died in 1841).
Repository Details
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