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Miscellaneous correspondence, Everett family papers, 1860s-1870s

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Title Miscellaneous correspondence, Everett family papers, 1860s-1870s

Date 1860s-1870s

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription Mt Holyoke Seminary, South Hadley Mass. Nov. 25./67My dear "Kate Porter." I presume you have heard in some way of the scheme that has lately been set on foot in our Seminary home. The teachers and scholars have undertaken to raise funds for having these long, cold spaceways warmed by steamNo doubt you remember how arctic they used to be, in temperature; and they are if possible still more so now, because the currents of air have so much more extensive sweep, since the additions to the building. Besides, as the private rooms are warm night and day with fires of anthracite, the contrast of temperature is much greater and more dangerous to health, than formerly. Last week the building was carefully examined by two competent engineers, who pronounced the plan perfectly feasible, and that the expense of

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 14 Folder 548

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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