People: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- : Assassination -- : Public opinion -- Correspondence / Creator: Howell, Sally R., 1829-1850 - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over People Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- : Assassination -- : Public opinion -- Correspondence Creator Howell, Sally R., 1829-1850

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection is composed of correspondence of Elizabeth Howell and her family, Philadelphia-area Quakers. Most of the letters were received by Elizabeth Howell, many are condolence latters on the death of her mother in 1866. In addition to family news, there is a receipt for tuition at Friends Select School, a letter of acknowledgement from Israel Howell to Chester Monthly Meeting, and a short note relating the reaction of the author to the assasination of Abraham Lincoln. Correspondents include Sally R. Howell and Jacob Howell.

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