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Object Name |
Letter |
Date |
1870/02/15 |
Catalog Number |
A2020.1.4 |
Description |
Letter from Schuyler Colfax to Prof. J. Henry of the Smithsonian Institution February 15, 1870 A letter of introduction for Mother Angela of St. Mary's College in South Bend, IN. Signed by Schuyler Colfax Prof. J. Henry refers to Professor Joseph Henry, Smithsonian |
Title |
Colfax Collection, Letter Letter from Schuyler Colfax to Prof. J. Henry of the Smithsonian Institution |
Collection |
Colfax Collection |
Credit line |
The History Museum Collection |
People |
Colfax, Schuyler Henry, Professor Joseph |
Transcription |
A2020.1.4 February 15, 1870 Colfax to Prof. J. Henry / Introduction Printed Stationary at the top Vice President's Chamber. Washington Feb 15, 186 (over the "6" is handwritten 70) Prof J. Henry Smithsonian Institution Dear Sir I take pleasure in introducing to you Mother Angela, a ??? friend & the accomplished Superior of St. Mary's Academy, near the City of my residence South Bend, Ind. That Institution is for Ladies, is very flourishing, has several hundred pupils; & Mother Angela desires, if practicable contributions from the Smithsonian. If within your rules, I join cordially in her request. Mother Angela is a relative of Gen Sherman's, & a lady whom I commend to your kindest courtesies. Respectfully yours Schuyler Colfax Transcribed By Linda C. Deaton 7/2022 |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Lexicon sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |