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TextLetter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Mr. Carpenter and the Bath Committee, College, October 14, 1791
Huntingdon, Selina Hastings, Countess of, 1707-1791A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Mr. Carpenter and "my dear and worthy Christian firends of the Bath Committee" discussing the state of the church, the appointment and preaching of Phillip Mills, who she compares to George Whitefield, issues with an order of hymn books, the work of a Mr. Ford to help the church, and inquiries into the health of one of the church members.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Mr. Carpenter and "my dear and worthy Christian firends of the Bath Committee" discussing the state of the church, the appointment and preaching of Phillip Mills, who she compares to George Whitefield, issues with an order of hymn books, the work of a Mr. Ford to help the church, and inquiries into the health of one of the church members. -
TextLetter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Spa-Fields, March 2, 1791
Huntingdon, Selina Hastings, Countess of, 1707-1791A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Sarah Wesley thanking her for news of her parents, Sarah Gwynne and Charles Wesley, and asking for more information on the death of John Wesley.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Sarah Wesley thanking her for news of her parents, Sarah Gwynne and Charles Wesley, and asking for more information on the death of John Wesley. -
TextLetter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to [Philip] Doddridge, undated
Huntingdon, Selina Hastings, Countess of, 1707-1791A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Mr. Doddridge thanking him for his concern for her health, telling him of a visit from a Mr. Jones who gave her much appreciated advice on maintaining her health.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Mr. Doddridge thanking him for his concern for her health, telling him of a visit from a Mr. Jones who gave her much appreciated advice on maintaining her health. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to their friends, February 22, 1958, Mayarí, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing the fund raising for the renovation of the local church and the preparations they made for the family's trip to Costa Rica, sharing about the experience of attending Spanish language school in Costa Rica with other missionaries, discussing the adjustment of returning to Cuba and reacquainting themselves with the local community, giving an update on the family's well being and the children's development, discussing the work with the clinic, reporting on their sunday school program, and thanking everyone for keeping theSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing the fund raising for the renovation of the local church and the preparations they made for the family's trip to Costa Rica, sharing about the experience of attending Spanish language school in Costa Rica with other missionaries, discussing the adjustment of returning to Cuba and reacquainting themselves with the local community, giving an update on the family's well being and the children's development, discussing the work with the clinic, reporting on their sunday school program, and thanking everyone for keeping the -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, April 17, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy birthday, assuring him that the whole family has been thinking of him, mentioning that Elsie is going to try and call him to wish him a happy birthday, letting him know about the round of flu that she and the children caught and are recovering from, and giving him an update on George.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy birthday, assuring him that the whole family has been thinking of him, mentioning that Elsie is going to try and call him to wish him a happy birthday, letting him know about the round of flu that she and the children caught and are recovering from, and giving him an update on George. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, January 21, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, thanking him for letting them know Elsie went up to visit Esther (sister), mentioning that she plans to send Elsie's birthday letter to Esther's, sharing that Steed has been doing much better living at the school and that the children are enjoying it, discussing how she goes into Mayari twice a week to work at the clinic and do the shopping, and mentioning that Juliet (of the Milk family?) travels to Preston every week so Lois can join if she needs.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, thanking him for letting them know Elsie went up to visit Esther (sister), mentioning that she plans to send Elsie's birthday letter to Esther's, sharing that Steed has been doing much better living at the school and that the children are enjoying it, discussing how she goes into Mayari twice a week to work at the clinic and do the shopping, and mentioning that Juliet (of the Milk family?) travels to Preston every week so Lois can join if she needs. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, March 1, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, letting him know they revieced his letter, telling him that the family is still in Holguín and that they all were ill with a stomach issue but are recovering, updating him that they have all their luggage, describing the challenge of learning Spanish, describing the woman currently in charge of the clinic, and expressing her hope that she and Morrell will be able to be of more help in the parsonage and clinic soon.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, letting him know they revieced his letter, telling him that the family is still in Holguín and that they all were ill with a stomach issue but are recovering, updating him that they have all their luggage, describing the challenge of learning Spanish, describing the woman currently in charge of the clinic, and expressing her hope that she and Morrell will be able to be of more help in the parsonage and clinic soon. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, [March] 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, describing the family's busy Sunday schedule, providing an update on her pregnancy and preparations, describing the weather and plans for planting a garden, sharing about her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish, discussing the lack of children and mothers at Sunday School, and updating on Steed's development.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, describing the family's busy Sunday schedule, providing an update on her pregnancy and preparations, describing the weather and plans for planting a garden, sharing about her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish, discussing the lack of children and mothers at Sunday School, and updating on Steed's development. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, updating them on her health, suggesting that they come to visit in October when the baby is due, describing the arrival of the rest of their belongings, describing the new car, describing the weather and soil in the area, telling about the pineapple sherbet she made, discussing her work in the clinic, and providing an update on her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, updating them on her health, suggesting that they come to visit in October when the baby is due, describing the arrival of the rest of their belongings, describing the new car, describing the weather and soil in the area, telling about the pineapple sherbet she made, discussing her work in the clinic, and providing an update on her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing their trip with the Milks to Santiago where they went shopping and visited the Catholic Shrine of El Cobre, telling about Morrell's trip to the Methodist fair in Baguanos, describing the raucous of the yearly carnival in town and her disapproval of the liquor interests supporting the carnival, discussing baking a cake with a woman from the women's society, sharing about the several baptisms Morrell performed in a church up in the mountains, and a brief update on the family's health.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing their trip with the Milks to Santiago where they went shopping and visited the Catholic Shrine of El Cobre, telling about Morrell's trip to the Methodist fair in Baguanos, describing the raucous of the yearly carnival in town and her disapproval of the liquor interests supporting the carnival, discussing baking a cake with a woman from the women's society, sharing about the several baptisms Morrell performed in a church up in the mountains, and a brief update on the family's health. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 16, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the family's busy weekend, providing an update on Steed's development, discussing the weather and her health, telling them about visiting with the community members and their families, and sharing her desire to improve the children's part of the Sunday School.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the family's busy weekend, providing an update on Steed's development, discussing the weather and her health, telling them about visiting with the community members and their families, and sharing her desire to improve the children's part of the Sunday School. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 21, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, answering questions about how they get water in the house, talking about a trip swimming with the Milks, thanking them for their letters, letting them know that their package arrived in Cuba, giving them an update on Steed, describing a maternity outfit she made and some of her other clothes, telling them about the family's health, and giving a short update on their progress with understanding Spanish.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, answering questions about how they get water in the house, talking about a trip swimming with the Milks, thanking them for their letters, letting them know that their package arrived in Cuba, giving them an update on Steed, describing a maternity outfit she made and some of her other clothes, telling them about the family's health, and giving a short update on their progress with understanding Spanish. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 24, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on how busy the clinic has been, sharing that their package arrived with the new clothes for the children and Morrell, assuring them that everything is well with the family, describing the family's trip into Holguin for physical exams, mentioning that one of their suitcases was stolen while in Holguin, giving a short update on the family's health, asking if they would be interested in visiting Cuba in the summer, mentioning that Morrell is thinking of having the family take vacation in the fall and visiting Georgia, andSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on how busy the clinic has been, sharing that their package arrived with the new clothes for the children and Morrell, assuring them that everything is well with the family, describing the family's trip into Holguin for physical exams, mentioning that one of their suitcases was stolen while in Holguin, giving a short update on the family's health, asking if they would be interested in visiting Cuba in the summer, mentioning that Morrell is thinking of having the family take vacation in the fall and visiting Georgia, and -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 27, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family made it back to Mayari safely, describing their trip back to Cuba, mentioning that everyone is doing well and that they were welcomed back with great circumstance, and thanking them for their help during the trip.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family made it back to Mayari safely, describing their trip back to Cuba, mentioning that everyone is doing well and that they were welcomed back with great circumstance, and thanking them for their help during the trip. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 15, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her weekly schedule and change in her letter writing, thanking them for sending hairnets, describing the weather and the effect of the rain on the garden, mentioning the completion of the clinic's new roof and the beginning of some improvement projects at the church, sharing that she is almost done with preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, mentioning that Morrell went to Holguin recently but they haven't been able to get to Santiago, discussing the process for getting Esther's United States citizenshipSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her weekly schedule and change in her letter writing, thanking them for sending hairnets, describing the weather and the effect of the rain on the garden, mentioning the completion of the clinic's new roof and the beginning of some improvement projects at the church, sharing that she is almost done with preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, mentioning that Morrell went to Holguin recently but they haven't been able to get to Santiago, discussing the process for getting Esther's United States citizenship -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 2, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sending her condolences for the passing of Mr. Orcutt and Mr. Daniels, sharing that Morrell's mother has been caring for his father who's health has been deteriorating, giving an update on the family, reporting briefly on the clinic, describing the new stove that they recently got, and mentioning that the new couple have settled in Guayabo and that Gerado's replacement has arrived.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sending her condolences for the passing of Mr. Orcutt and Mr. Daniels, sharing that Morrell's mother has been caring for his father who's health has been deteriorating, giving an update on the family, reporting briefly on the clinic, describing the new stove that they recently got, and mentioning that the new couple have settled in Guayabo and that Gerado's replacement has arrived. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 26, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that Steed has started mimicking writing and is likely to be left-handed, describing Morrell's successful running of camp, telling a little about the local quarterly conference, giving an update on her pregnancy and preparations for the birth, telling them news of Mother Williams and Dr.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that Steed has started mimicking writing and is likely to be left-handed, describing Morrell's successful running of camp, telling a little about the local quarterly conference, giving an update on her pregnancy and preparations for the birth, telling them news of Mother Williams and Dr. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 26, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reflecting on her and Morrell's wedding anniversary, wishing them a good trip to Pennsylvania, describing the chaotic and delayed start to the family's trip to Havana due to George and Steed having some sudden trouble with asthma, sharing that they did end up staying at the Park's house and that they visited with many other friends while there, mentioning that she and Morrell took the oportunity to go to Cinarama and a movie, sharing about the family's trip to the beach and the zoo, assuring them that the family had aSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reflecting on her and Morrell's wedding anniversary, wishing them a good trip to Pennsylvania, describing the chaotic and delayed start to the family's trip to Havana due to George and Steed having some sudden trouble with asthma, sharing that they did end up staying at the Park's house and that they visited with many other friends while there, mentioning that she and Morrell took the oportunity to go to Cinarama and a movie, sharing about the family's trip to the beach and the zoo, assuring them that the family had a -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 7, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, announcing the end of the Bible Schools, mentioning that Esther has been vaccinated and had some reaction but is doing well, giving a little update on the children, sharing more of her preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, discussing the continued political upheaval and governent censorship of news, assuring them that the family is safe despite the unrest, mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Rains of Ranchipur" and "Viva Zapata," and asking if they could send some sewing patterns.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, announcing the end of the Bible Schools, mentioning that Esther has been vaccinated and had some reaction but is doing well, giving a little update on the children, sharing more of her preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, discussing the continued political upheaval and governent censorship of news, assuring them that the family is safe despite the unrest, mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Rains of Ranchipur" and "Viva Zapata," and asking if they could send some sewing patterns. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 17, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for sending her letter late, describing how busy they have been as Christmas approaches, mentioning that they will be going to Holguin for the District Conference and that she would like to do some Christmas shopping there and speak to the Bishop about the clinic, urging them not to be concerned about the clinic finances as they have had many donations and are doing well, describing their plans for the church and clinic for Christmas including putting on a program and destributing small gifts, sharing about their family plans forSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for sending her letter late, describing how busy they have been as Christmas approaches, mentioning that they will be going to Holguin for the District Conference and that she would like to do some Christmas shopping there and speak to the Bishop about the clinic, urging them not to be concerned about the clinic finances as they have had many donations and are doing well, describing their plans for the church and clinic for Christmas including putting on a program and destributing small gifts, sharing about their family plans for -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 28, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for sending along Esther's (sister) letter and pictures, describing how Esther and George have come down with colds and Steed has been struggling with asthma attaks and an earache, mentioning that they are going to try out living at the Agricultural School for a while to see if that helps the children's health improve, and describing the family's Christmas celebrations and the lunch they shared with the Milk family.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for sending along Esther's (sister) letter and pictures, describing how Esther and George have come down with colds and Steed has been struggling with asthma attaks and an earache, mentioning that they are going to try out living at the Agricultural School for a while to see if that helps the children's health improve, and describing the family's Christmas celebrations and the lunch they shared with the Milk family.