Box 132
Contains 275 Results:
Alludes to Kaign's Point being unhealthy, looking forward to the family returning to Philadelphia. Talks of his fellow housemates, student activities. Goes to railroad station to see if Philadelphia friends are on train. Requests items be sent. 1 sheet ([4] p.)
Receives package. Asks about home and family. Is teaching a class at the First Presbyterian Church. New roommate Hawley. Mentions Marion Harland Terhune. Has the chills. Requests newspapers sent. 1 sheet ([3] p.)
Send newspapers. Describes boarding life, New Brunswick homes. Faculty appointed him Class Monitor. Also is Recording Secretary of the Literary Society. Describes a hike near Martin's Landing where they drink apple cider and visit "the Grave of Miss Ellis." In note to JLG, reminisces about praying with him as a youth and the time before their family's trouble started. Glad he has a new job. 1 sheet ([4] p.)
Returns to New Brunswick, goes to dentist's and has teeth filled and cleaned. Literary Society speakers Alonzo Tripp and Wendell Phillips. 1 sheet ([3] p.)
Mentions author Marion Harland's nephew is in his class. Mr. Talmage [clergy in Philadelphia?] is good friend with support and advice. Is developing a "plan." 1 sheet ([4] p.) [penciled notes dating events that match WEG diary.]
Glad MCG got a watch. Hallow's Eve not a "remarkable" event in New Brunswick. Mother has rheumatism. Sends two napkins and a silver fork. 1 sheet ([4] p.)
Mother and Father in poor health. Boat race. Going to preach at Millstone. Reference to girl he likes in Bethlehem, PA. Comments on "Ridiculous" fashions of the aristocracy in New Brunswick. 1 sheet ([4] p.)
Mentions Literary Society library. Fire in New Brunswick and WEG works with the engines. Quotes Longfellow poem. 2 sheets ([4] p.)
n.l. Wants to "jump" sophomore year. Sees Mr. Scott at railroad depot. Has carte de visite made. Expenses $115. Mentions David Murray, Professor of Mathematics. 1 sheet ([3] p.) KGMJ note.
Discusses academic plans, upcoming vacation. Mentions a lauded speech he delivered, death of a senior student. 1 sheet ([4] p.) with envelope.