Burr Box 2 Folders 16-36

Sep 1, 2026

Burr Box 2 folders 16-36 compile a sequence of handwritten letters and related family materials, primarily spanning early 1846. Entries cover correspondence between Angeline Lord and Sarah Lord across New London and Lyme, with frequent notes on school attendance, recitations, and incentives for diligence. The letters also document household matters, clothing and supplies requests, social activities such as dancing, and multiple deaths within the family. Dates, destinations, and personal quotations preserve day-to-day grief, faith, and practical needs.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatDOCX

Pages104

Reading Time36 min

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Folder 16

Correspondence and household updates (Jan 1846)

Folder 17-21

School, faith, visitors, and requests (Jan-Feb 1846)

Folder 22-25

Bereavement: deaths and funeral accounts (Feb 1846)

Folder 26-36

Later correspondence: illness, school decisions, clothing, and burial notes (Feb-Mar 1846)

[Burr box 2 folders 16-36] [5/26/10 – Rodi York] Folder Items 16 14 Burr Papers; Angeline Lord letters 1846 Miss H. Angeline Lord (New London) fr sister Sarah (Lyme, Mehetable’s Knoll) 7 Jan 1846; written on used paper as Sarah explains “There is but one blank sheet in the house and that is very nice for these times and I cannot afford to use it in writing to Angie.”; making pumpkin pies; Miss Hughes and Mr. Date[?] to be married this week Miss Sarah Lord (Lyme) fr (sister) Angie (New London) 16-21 Jan 1846; re school, “There is to be given this term a most elegant Bible, as a reward to those who are most punctual in attendance, recitations &c and though I do not expect to get it, it furnishes an additional motive to diligence. My only new study, Chemistry, I like very well so far. I have just handed in an odious composition. I am almost discouraged thinking I shall ever be a decent composer. Mr. Farnsworth’s face was as long as ‘my arm’ when he read it.”; spent Monday evening at the Seamen’s Friend Society; spent Wednesday with Emma Weaver; re dancing, “Some of the girls have taken up dancing at recess. I enjoy it very well to look on, but should like to join them, it is not much exercise to see, but I do not suppose they would learn me for any sum., they are very choice of their knowledge in this particular.”; death of Mr. David Ely; Addie & Leander; wants the following items sent, “the First Class Book, my old corded skirt, the old Accordion which A. wants very much . . .”; re religious faith Angeline H. Lord (New London) fr Sarah, 29 Jan [1846]; re accordion; Carrie spending the week; “I presume the Mr. David Ely you noted was not Dea[?] Ely’s son or they they [sic] would have heard of it ere this.” Angeline Lord (New London) fr Caroline L. Selden (Hadlyme) 6 Feb 1846; death of sister Mary’s child (entire letter): “I regret dear Angie that I am compelled to send you this evening sad tidings. But so it is. Our dear sister Mary has in the mysterious [sic] Providence of God, been called to yield to its Maker, another dear child, My little namesake has been taken from us and transplanted to the heavenly Paradise. She was sick about a week of the lung fever and was a great sufferer. Mother and Sarah were there a day or two before she died, and will remain there probably some time. The funeral was attended on Wednesday. Carrie Lord was beautiful in death’s embrace, though she did not look very natural. Indeed I should hardly have known it was her. Little Ellen was then quite sick but I had a letter from Sarah today saying she was much better. Sarah wished me to write you dear Angie, of the death of our sweet little niece, and she will write you more particularly as soon as she can. Thaddeus Raimond has just come in to spend the evening so I will not be able to write much more. I have waited quite impatiently to receive a letter from you Sis but received today some music for which I am very much obliged. I hope you will find time before long to write me a good long letter. I have a great many things I would like to write but must wait till next time. Mother says tell Angie I remember her a great deal of affection and Lizzy sends love. My dear Husband also would have a nice little tender line for you but he is talking and laughing with his friend Raimond so you must take the wish for the deed. I would send a great quantity of love to you dear Angie while I remain your aff. Sister/ Caroline L. Selden” Angeline Lord (c/o Mr. Farnsworth, New London) fr Sarah (Lyme) 14 Feb [1846]; death of Mary’s child (Carrie’s namesake) on 3 Feb 1846; “Dr. Warren said he never saw a child so patient. . . Sister Mary does not weep much but the deep drawn sigh and the look so disconsolate is as painful to witness as tears would be.”; Ellen sick; visitors, “Mother and myself came home yesterday and brought Mary Eliza with us having been nearly two weeks at brother Griffin’s.”; Sarah has not yet sent to Angie the things she reques

FAQs

Who are the main correspondents in folders 16-36?

The correspondence centers on Angeline Lord and Sarah Lord, with additional letters and mentions involving Caroline L. Selden and other family members.

What themes recur across the letters?

Repeated themes include school attendance and incentives, religious faith, social activities, and frequent practical requests about items like clothing, rubbers, books, and music.

How do the letters describe major family events during 1846?

They document multiple family deaths and funeral details, along with illness updates, reactions to grief, and follow-up messages about mourning within the family network.

Sep 1, 2026

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