Lydia Jackson Beecher, Lyman's third wife. 2 letters to Calvin Stowe, March and May 1860. Digital
Scope and Contents
Written while she was caring for Lyman during his declining years. She asks for money from Harriet and acknowledges its receipt. Describes Lyman's condition; his mind failing.
Dates
- Creation: 1798-1956
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Access. Originals closed; use digital images. Or, use microfilm M-45. See container list below for list of microfilmed or unmicrofilmed material.
Extent
5.84 linear feet ((12 file boxes, 2 card file boxes) plus 6 folio+ folders, 4 oversize folders, 1 supersize folder)Physical Location
Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.
General note
See also blankbook containing copies of a correspondence (some dozen letters) between Harriet Beecher Stowe, Catharine Beecher, Lydia Beecher, and various lawyers and doctors, 1855-1862, relating to Lyman's finances, his support and that of his wife, and his children's obligations in this connection, all in view of his mental failure. Following these letters is a brief biographical sketch of Calvin Stowe, probably in Harriet's handwriting. Blankbook in folder 309.
For letters to Lydia Jackson Beecher, see listing under William Beecher, folder 38, Harriet Beecher Stowe folder 96, folder 309.
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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