Newberry Library - Personal: to Nathan Kendall from Friends and Students, Nathan Kendall and Abby J. Reed Kendall miscellaneous correspondence, 1850

Personal: to Nathan Kendall from Friends and Students, Nathan Kendall and Abby J. Reed Kendall miscellaneous correspondence, 1850

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Open book Nathan Kendall and Abby J. Reed Kendall papers 1842-ca. 1940 [Box 04]

Title Personal: to Nathan Kendall from Friends and Students, Nathan Kendall and Abby J. Reed Kendall miscellaneous correspondence, 1850

Creator Kendall, Nathan R

Date 1850

Place California, Lake States, Northeastern States, United States, Indiana--LaPorte, Panama--Isthmus of Panama

Language English

Subjects Washington City and California Mining Association, Chronically ill, Courtship, Domestic relations, Families, Farm life, Gold miners, Husband and wife, Migration, Internal, Overland journeys to the Pacific, Teacher-student relationships

Description Correspondence, writings, documents of Nathan Kendall and wife Abby J. Reed Kendall of Massachusetts, Indiana and Illinois, including many letters to each other before and after marriage in 1857, as well as numerous letters to and from members of their families, friends and former students. Some correspondence and documents concern travel to California begun in 1849.

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User-Contributed Transcription Dear Mr. Kendall I do indeed like to say my word, but inasmuch as husband and wife are one I shall claim one half that Mrs. H. has written as mine, and say never a word that so small a space is left me.... I cannot well account for your long silence towards us, as I never thought our friendship ephemeral. I am still believing you love us and we shall soon hear from you and further that you are soon coming East to find the home we live so well to talk about when you was with us. Both yours sisters have been in Petersham. I did not speak with either, nor did I know they had been here till they were gone. I am sure you would enjoy a visit here a very hearty welcome await you when you come. I want to know what religion privalogy? you have in your vicinity. Do you have any Liberal preaching: or is it of the character you have told me about in Kentucky? We retain our excellent minister Mr. Saltermarsh who is not only popular bit true any good possessing talent quite unusual for a country minister. Quite a number have been added to the Church since he has been here. Where is Mr. Weaver now? I should like very well to hear him preach, enjoy reading his books.....Henry Sanderson's father is near the border of the grave and a better land. his last days have been interesting Mr. Saltermarsh visits him often. Mrs. Stowell (your cousin) is still very unwell, a confirmed invalid--you see I have not space to tell you only a word here & there you must take the word for the deed. ? me yours Affectionately J,M. Holman

Archival Collection Title Nathan Kendall and Abby J. Reed Kendall papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Kendall-Reed Box 4 Folder 90

BibID 991342528805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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