Felicia Emerson letter to Elizabeth Fisher, 1846 July 17

Item Information

Title:
Felicia Emerson letter to Elizabeth Fisher, 1846 July 17
Description:
A letter to Elizabeth Fisher from Felicia Emerson describing the naming of Mount Norwottuck by the Amherst College senior class of 1946 and a July 4th picnic on the mountain. Edward Hitchcock is mentioned for his role in arranging the party, along with "Miss Lyon" and the "South Hadely ladies," as well as for his address to the assembly. Felicia Emerson also recounts her religious confirmation into the Christian Church.
Creator:
Emerson, Felicia
Addressee:
Fisher, Elizabeth
Date:
July 17, 1846
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 1 Folder 3 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Archives
Fourth of July celebrations--Massachusetts--Holyoke Range
Names, Geographical--Massachusetts--Holyoke Range
Places:
Massachusetts > Hampshire (county) > Hadley
Extent:
1 item (4 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:44021
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Place of origin:
Amherst (Mass.)
Language:
English