Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1860 December 6

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Title:
Orra White Hitchcock letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr., 1860 December 6
Description:
A letter to Edward Hitchcock, Jr. in which Orra White Hitchcock remarks upon Edward's travel in London and reports the family news to him. Orra tells Edward of a few people he could call upon while still in London, including a Dr. Lee [likely the astronomer Dr. John Lee], and others, if he desires. She also mentions her husband's health, who was with them for Thanksgiving, and the purchase of a new horse.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863
Addressee:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1828-1911
Date:
December 6, 1860
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 25 Folder 14 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Orra White--1796-1863--Correspondence
Hitchcock, Edward--1828-1911--Correspondence
Hitchcock, Edward--1828-1911--Travel--England--London
Places:
England > London
Extent:
1 item (2 pages)
Link to Item:
https://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:723511
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Place of origin:
Amherst (Mass.)