Joshua D. Colony Papers, 1886-1889

Title:

Joshua D. Colony Papers, 1886-1889

Creator:

Colony, Joshua D.
Colony, Alfred T.

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2007.049 (m)

Object ID:

2007-049(M)

Date:

1886-1889

Physical Description:

1 folder; 12 documents

Scope and Content:

The Joshua D. Colony Papers, 1886-1889, consist primarily of personal correspondence. Five letters are copies made in pencil by Colony to his nephew Alfred of Minnesota. The letters concern family matters, the weather, the state of gardens, local news, and occasionally business affairs. Also included is a telegram sent from St. Paul, MN, from Alfred, which announces the death of "Frank"; a letter discussing Frank's death in more detail; a printed invitation from the Granite State Club to a banquet to be held in Manchester, NH; and Joshua Colony's letter of refusal. Other items include a copy of a letter to Lucia M. Rogers, fiancee to nephew Harry, refusing her invitation to her and Harry's wedding; a copy of letter to William S. Briggs; and a letter from "Mamma" to Mrs. J. H. Kelley of Sullivan, NH.

Subjects:

Business , Correspondence , Families , Invitation cards , Weddings , Death

Locations:

Keene, NH
Sullivan, NH
Saint Paul, MN

People:

Colony, Joshua D. , Colony, Alfred T. , Rogers, Lucia M. , Briggs, William S.

Organizations:

Colony family

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection