James writes hoping that they [his parents] have made it safely home. He also writes about an evening he spent with his wife and his sister's [Mary's] family. He also speaks about a sermon he did last Saturday.
James begins the letter by saying their health is all good, but there have been some cases of cholera or something similar nearby. He then talks about the towns and churches he is preaching for. He says he is saving money so...
Mary writes that she hopers her mother and father are rested about the family last visisted, a singer they had at church recently, and her Sewing Society.
Mary apologizes for not writing to her mother sooner. She then procedes to write about her children, some friends (a Robert Reese and his sister) who are staying with them, and inquires about her siblings like Samuel.
Mary writes to her mother about her sister Sadie's invitation to attend the College's commencement and says it would make more sense for Charles [her husband] to go than her and that if she were to go she could only stay for a...
Mary writes about their family, in particular Samuel and his daughter Cara, mutual acquantantices like John McChord, and that she [Mary] is feeling quite better since her last illness.
Mary begins her letter by talking about her sister Sarah (as she has moved out) and Esther's health saying that she is glad she hired a nurse to help her. She also discusses Charles' preaching in the neighbourhood. She also...
Sadie begins her letter by saying that they have been having trouble with fleas, but have managed to do some canning and preservation (apples, grape jelly, etc.). She also writes about the last meeting of the Board of Trustees...
Samuel is writing to his mother to tell her that one of his children is sick with fever, but the doctor says they should overcome it. and The Crowe Family Papers Digitization project was made possible in part by the Institute...