Thomas writes about some local news, his sister Caroline and her children, and he writes that his wife has given birth to a healthy boy. He says the child does not cry much, but they have not given him a name yet. He also asks...
Martha writes to Esther to speak of her [Esther's] health, to inquire about the rest of the family like her niece Maria and Samuel's family, and to update her on her and "Mr. Crowe's" life.
A letter from John Finley Crowe to his wife Esther Alexander in 1831 about his experience visiting New York City. Crowe remarks on a severe winter storm that left between 10 and 12 feet of snow on the city. Crowe also discusses...
A letter to Esther Alexander from John Crowe over the death of Esther's mother. God's hand in death and his lack of pleasure in bestowing death are mentioned. Crowe also discusses the place of reason in regulating our passions....
Letter from John Finley Crowe in Natchez, Mississippi to his wife, Esther Crowe in Hanover, IN, 1 January 1834. He discusses his plans to travel to New Orleans and Arkansas, the people and friends he meets, discipline of their...
Letter from John Finley Crowe while in New York, to his wife, Esther Crowe, 8 April 1833. He writes describing his disappointment at not receiving more letters from home and his efforts to raise money for Hanover College. He...
In this letter to Esther Crowe from John Finley Crowe, John is letting his emotions get the best of him. Rather than paying close attention to the well being of his wife and child, he is paying more attention to his own...
In this letter to Esther Crowe from John Finley Crowe, John sends his sympathy to Esther in regards to being ill after birth. He is also worried about their sons health status and leaves his fate in the hands of God. To...
In this letter to Esther Crowe from John Finley Crowe, John asks for Esther's forgiveness after sending multiple rude, inconsiderate letters. He describes his troubles in Princeton. He had a boil on one of his hands that caused...