Julia M. Carpenter letters, 1855 July 24, 1855 October 5
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Summary
- Creator:
- Carpenter, Julia M.
- Abstract:
- Collection contains two letters written by Julia Carpenter, 1855 July 24 and 1855 October 5. One letter is written to an unidentified recipient in thanks for a loan of money. Carpenter also writes of her poor health and plans to go on vacation. The other letter is addressed to R. M. Adams. Topics include Carpenter's renting rooms for her work, her brother's illness and her own health, Adams' loan of money, the dedication of the Spiritual Temple, and a divorced couple known to them.
- Extent:
- 0.1 Linear Feet (2 items)
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11227
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection contains two letters written by Julia Carpenter, 1855 July 24 and 1855 October 5. One letter is written to an unidentified recipient in thanks for a loan of money. Carpenter also writes of her poor health and plans to go on vacation. The other letter is addressed to R. M. Adams. Topics include Carpenter's renting rooms for her work, her brother's illness and her own health, Adams' loan of money, the dedication of the Spiritual Temple, and a divorced couple known to them.
- Biographical / historical:
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Julia M. Carpenter was a spiritualist, clairvoyant, and physician based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Acquisition information:
- The Julia M. Carpenter Letters were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Alice Poffinberger, July, 2016
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0098.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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