Letter from Christian Humrich to Samuel Davis (Draft)

Letter from Christian Humrich to Samuel Davis (Draft)
Date
[May 1848?]

Christian Humrich writes to Samuel K. Davis regarding his experience during his freshman year at Dickinson College. Humrich mentions his Latin class and discusses the differences between Professors Otis Tiffany and George Crooks.

Location
I-Original-undated-15
Time Period

Letter from Charles Gardner to "Mother"

Letter from Charles Gardner to "Mother"
Date
December 26, 1809

Charles Gardner, a soldier in the United States Army, writes to his mother regarding his daily life stationed at Carlisle Barracks. Gardner mentions his finances, possibilities for advancement in rank, and shares other general news.

Location
O-DannJ-1973-1
Time Period

Letter from Stephen Johnes to Lydia Johnes

Letter from Stephen Johnes to Lydia Johnes
Date
October 8, 1794

Stephen Johnes writes from Carlisle to Lydia Johnes, his wife, about life as a solider in the army assembled to end the Whiskey Rebellion. Johnes mentions a conversation with "Doc.

Location
I-BellW-1964-1
Time Period

Letter from David Erskine to Charles Nisbet

Letter from David Erskine to Charles Nisbet
Date
February 26, 1795

David Erskine, the Earl of Buchan, writes a letter to Dickinson President Charles Nisbet in which he recommends John Millar and laments Nisbet's difficulties in finding a literary society in Carlisle.

Location
MC 2001.7, B1, F2
Time Period