Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe to Susie Howard

Harriet Beecher Stowe writes several months after her husband's, Calvin Ellis Stowe, death and declines Susie Howard's invitation for a visit Stowe also shares other family news.
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes several months after her husband's, Calvin Ellis Stowe, death and declines Susie Howard's invitation for a visit Stowe also shares other family news.
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes Susie Howard and discusses her acceptance of a invitation by a "Mrs. White."
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to Susie Howard regarding her poor health, complaining of crippling rheumatism, and family news. "Everything tires me - though I try to act as if I feel well," as Stowe explains.
Harriet Beecher Stowe discusses her feelings about life in her old age, stating "I tell you that life to me now is but an afterglow. My sun has set. The time of work for me is over.
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes Essie King and thanks her for sending her pictures of King's daughter. "God bless them and you and your husband," as Stowe notes.
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to Susie Howard and apologizes for "neglect." "I was so unwell and Mr. Stowe so unwell... that nobody ought to have expected any thing of me," as Stowe explains.
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes Susie Howard to discuss plans for their trip to Saco, Maine. Stowe also mentions the possibility of stopping at a Mrs. Claflin's house during the trip. "She will be delighted to see you," as Stowe explains.
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes Susie Howard and discusses plans for their trip to Saco, Maine.
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to Susie Howard and asks for help in buying a layette for her first grandchild as well as discusses plans for their upcoming trip to Saco, Maine. Stowe also mentions how she "had to give up going" to another city.
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes Horatio C.
Horatio Collins King was the son of Postmaster General Horatio King and the nephew of Dickinson College President Charles Collins. A graduate of Dickinson College, class of 1858, King was admitted to the bar in 1861 and saw active service in the Civil War from 1862 until 1865. A songwriter, King composed the Dickinson Alma Mater, among other works. The collection contains King's correspondence, diaries, and copies of his songs. Topics in correspondence and diaries include student life, Civil War, and democratic politics.
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