Number of Pages
14
Date
July 8-9, 1851

Charles Collins writes two letters to his wife, Harriet, regarding his trip to Portland, Maine, and shares news of their family and friends. Collins also mentions watching a doctor perform an operation with chloroform and listening to a lecture on temperance by John B. Gough. "[Gough] is a fascinating speaker and I am not surprised at his success," as Collins explains. Transcripts included.

Time Period
Location
I-EwigC-1990-1
Origin
Gift of Carl F. Ewig
Letters from Charles Collins to Harriet Collins (Jul. 1851)