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Barlow, William (the younger) - Letters to his wife Matilda Richards Barlow

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Title Barlow, William (the younger) - Letters to his wife Matilda Richards Barlow

Date 1842-1851

Subjects Clergy, Courtship, Husband and wife

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Summary Letters and writings of two William Barlows, possibly father and son. Collection includes two letters of the Reverend William Barlow relating to his wooing of Sally Canfield, a religious poem dedicated to his parishioner Mary Matilda Richards (who later married the younger William Barlow), and a notebook of a sermon apparently delivered several times over a twenty-year period. Also, the draft of an address to be delivered to the American Institute on the subject of the appropriate disposition of the funds given to establish the Smithsonian Institution. Also, eleven letters from William Barlow the younger, to his wife, Matilda Richards Barlow, 1842-1851. Barlow, unemployed at the time of the bulk of the correspondence, apparently had tuberculosis. The content of the letters is mostly about his poor health and his feelings about his uncertain future. Also, an undated cabinet photograph of two unidentified women.

Biographical/Historical Note William Barlow the elder was a minister from southern New York State. The profession of the younger William Barlow, also from New York, is not known, although his letters indicate that though ill, he hoped to find a post in a bank or to go into some trade.

Extent 0.1 linear feet (6 folders)

Format Correspondence, Photographs

User-Contributed Transcription 1842? Wednesday Morning. 22My Dear Matilda.I have been as cross as I could be this morning because I was disappointed in going out to Flatbrush last evening. But the raids and mud and a dislike to ask mr Hall for permission to leave before light restrained me.Then in addition to my disappointment last evening, you have forbidden me to come out before next Sunday; however my consolation is that a week from Tomorrow I can come out as often I please; except that I shall be obliged to come whenever you say- that is, you can bid me come but not forbid my coming.On Monday I spoke to Mr. John hall about leaving for a week, and as I expected he readily consented, and I have now got consent to leave at that time. I trust you will be

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Archival Collection Title Barlow family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS 041

BibID 847210

Rights Status Copyright Not Evaluated

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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