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A Finding Aid to the Letters, Empty Envelopes, and Greeting Cards Collection, 1753-1999, undated

Descriptive Summary

Repository Martha's Vineyard Museum, Gale Huntington Research Library
59 School Street
P.O. Box 1310
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-4441
Call Number RU 533.
Title Letters, empty envelopes, and greeting cards collection
Date [inclusive] 1753-1999, undated
Extent 3 boxes (1.512 cubic feet).
Language The materials are in English.
Abstract This artificial collection contains letters, greeting cards, postcards, and empty envelopes donated to the Martha’s Vineyard Museum concerning daily life, weather, life at sea, local politics, national elections, and various other subjects.

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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use and Reproduction Restrictions

Requests to reproduce material from this collection should be directed to the library's staff. Reproduction fees may apply.

Preferred Citation

Martha's Vineyard Museum, RU 533, Letters, Empty Envelopes, and Greeting Cards Collection.

Acquisition Information

  • Gift of Miss Sarah Joy Mayhew in 1943 (Accession no. 1943.025).
  • Gift of Margaret Love in 1960 (Accession no. 1960.010).
  • Gift of Mrs. Albert S. Huntsman in 1964 (Accession no. 1964.034).
  • Gift of Grace Lambert Daggett Rader in 1965 (Accession no. 1965.008).
  • Gift of Mrs. Robert Chapman in 1970 (Accession no. 1970.043).
  • Gift of Mr. Henry C. Ottiwell in 1971 (Accession no. 1971.058).
  • Gift of Mrs. Philip Mosher in 1972 (Accession no. 1972.067).
  • Gift of Rhode Island Historical Society in 1982 (Accession no. 1982.006).
  • Gift of the Estate of Stephen Cary Luce in 1982 (Accession no. 1982.018).
  • Gift of Miss E. McCarmack in 1982 (Accession no. 1982.019).
  • Gift of Joanne Coffin Clark in 1982 (Accession no. 1982.024).
  • Gift of Esther Cooke Kelty in 1982 (Accession no. 1982.053).
  • Anonymous gift in 1983 (Accession no. 1983.046).
  • Gift of Henry. Hough in 1984 (Accession no. 1984.021).
  • Gift of Joseph P. Lash in 1984 (Accession no. 1984.063).
  • Gift of Olive Hillman in 1985 (Accession no. 1985.036).
  • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Murphy in 1985 (Accession no. 1985.053).
  • Gift of James Newman in 1990 (Accession no. 1990.077).
  • Gift of Jane Newhall in 1990 (Accession no. 1990.082).
  • Gift of Mrs. Caroline Secord in 1991 (Accession no. 1991.004).
  • Gift of the Estate of Mary Wimpenny in 1992 (Accession no. 1992.023).
  • Gift of Mrs. Walter Wrigley in 1994 (Accession no. 1994.040).
  • Gift of Adelaide Cromwell in 1996 (Accession no. 1996.014).
  • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Sayer in 1997 (Accession no. 1997.037).
  • Gift of Henry T. Woodland in 1997 (Accession no. 1997.064).
  • Gift of Judith Bruguiere in 1998 (Accession no. 1998.005).
  • Gift of Nancy Morris in 1998 (Accession no. 1998.022).
  • Gift of Eileen Walker (Sibley) Robinson in 1998 (Accession no. 1998.060).
  • Gift of Ralph Tingley in 1998 (Accession no. 1998.061).
  • Gift of Trudy Taylor in 1998 (Accession no. 1998.063).
  • Gift of Lindsay Aquino in 2002 (Accession no. 2002.087).
  • Gift of James B. Richardson in 2004 (Accession no. 2004.010).

Individual folders are labeled with accession numbers when known. The immediate source of acquisition and date of accession for the rest of the material is unknown.

Publication Information

Martha's Vineyard Museum

Gale Huntington Research Library
59 School Street
P.O. Box 1310
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-4441

Processing Information

Finding aid prepared by Lara J. Ullman in June 2015 and machine-encoded by Clint Johnson in July 2015.

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Controlled Access Headings

Genre(s)

  • Correspondence
  • Envelopes
  • Greeting Cards
  • Postcards

Geographic Name(s)

  • Chilmark (Mass.)
  • Dukes County (Mass.)
  • Edgartown (Mass.)
  • Gay Head (Mass.)
  • Homes Hole (Mass.)
  • Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)
  • Nantucket (Mass.)
  • New Bedford (Mass.)
  • Tisbury (Mass. : Town)
  • Vineyard Haven (Mass.)
  • West Tisbury (Mass.)

Subject(s)

  • Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)--Genealogy
  • Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)--History
  • Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)--Social life and customs

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Scope and Content of Collection

This artificial collection contains letters, greeting cards, postcards, and empty envelopes donated to the Martha’s Vineyard Museum concerning daily life, weather, life at sea, local politics, national elections, and various other subjects.

Arrangement

The letters are arranged alphabetically by sender, followed by empty envelopes arranged alphabetically by recipient, and finally greeting cards are filed by accession number at the end of the collection.

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Contents of Collection

Box Folder

From G. C. Abbott to Miss Wilbur, 1866 April 15 

 1 1

From J. Q. Adams, Secretary of State, to Thomas Cooke Jr., Esq., Edgartown Customs Collector, 1819 November 30 

Note

This is a circular letter.

 1 2

From W. H. Alden to Mrs. Robinson, 1893 August 16 

 1 3

From M. Anagnos to Mrs. Julia Delano, 1895 February 6 

 1 4

From Thomas S. Anthony to M. P. Butler, Esq., Chairman of the Town Council of Tisbury, 1862 November 15 

 1 5

From Samuel Appleton to Mr. Crosby L. Crocker, 1918 April 15 

 1 6

From George Athearn, Esq. to Leavitt Thaxter, Esq., 1831 October 17 

Note

This is a true copy of a Letter of Administration for the Estate of Holmes Coffin (1780-circa 1831), a bricklayer

 1 7

From Samuel Athern (1767- ) to Sylvanus Bourne (1761-1817) on 1801 June 22, after 1903 

Note

This is a copy of a letter from The Papers of Sylvanus Bourne, Library of Congress.

 1 8

From Reuben Baldwin to Alfred Norton, Esq., 1843 October 22 
 1972.067

Note

This letter concerns the Revolutionary War pension claim of Mrs. Lambert.

 1 9

From Dr. Charles E. Banks to Mrs. J. Manchester Haynes, 1909 January 9 

 1 10

From Caleb and John Barstow to Zabdiel Sampson, 1828 January 1 

 1 11

From Bartlett to his Parents and From David to his Parents, 1856 April 10-11 

Note

There are three letters on one piece of paper. Bartlett and David are brothers.

 1 12

From J. H. Bartlett, Jr., of J. H. Bartlett and Son, to Mr. Tisdale Smith, 1852 April 3 

Note

J. H. Bartlett and Son were agents for the Bark Sarah.

 3 41

From Jonathan Bassett Jr. to Beriah Tilton Jr., 1815 March 25 
 1985.036.002

Note

There is also a transcription of the letter in the folder.

 OS GEN 10 13

From Mary Bassett to Polly Hillman, 1826 May 2 

 1 13

From E. M. Baylies to Captain Henry H. Marchant, 1846 September 17 
 1982.024

 1 14

From Beals and Greene, 1840 March 20 

Note

This is a circular letter regarding re-electing Martin Van Buren and Marcus Morton.

 1 15

From William Bradley to his brother David Bradley, 1848 December 6, 1849 December 19 

Note

There are two letters in this folder.

 1 16

From Mrs. William M. Butler, Chairman of the Committee of the Martha's Vineyard Hospital Carnival, undated 
 1990.082.013

 1 17

From N. A. C. to Sarah A. Doan, undated 

 1 18

From Susie Carson to her cousin Carrie Coffin, 1858 January 23 

 1 19

From William H. Carter to James Gowing, Esq., 1866 November 9 

Note

This is a printed copy of the original letter.

 1 20

From Thomas Cathcart (1734-1753) to his sister Parnell Cathcart (1736-1812), 1753 July 23 

 1 21

From James E. Chadwick to Clarence W. Smith, 1918 February 8 

 1 22

From Clara D'A Chase to Mr. S. W. Carey, 1895 September 6 
 1998.022.002

 1 23

From Gamaliel Church to Isiah C. Ray, Esq., 1851 April 15, 1851 June 7, 1851 July 9 

Note

There are three letters in this folder.

 1 24

From the Citizens of Edgartown to His Excellency Martin Van Buren President of the United States, circa 1840 
 1960.01

Note

This appears to be a draft.

 1 25

From the Citizens of the Vineyard to Mr. Editor, undated 

Note

This letter praises ex-sheriff Jethro Worth and criticizes new sheriff William Kelly.

 1 26

From Clerk of the Courts for Dukes County to Hon. Harrison (?) Gray, Esq., 1818 April 9 

 1 27

From Peleg Coffin Jr. to James Athearn, 1792 April 5, 1792 April 25 

Note

There are two letters in this folder.

 1 28

From Captain Henry Colt to his daughters Susan and Nancy Colt, 1844 April 26 

 1 29

From Alison M. Convery, Chairman for the Fund for the Preservation of the Flying Horses, to Ms. Gertrude S. Baptiste, 1986 July 28 

Note

There is also a brochure and a donation envelope that go along with the letter.

 1 30

From Calvin Coolidge, Governor of Massachusetts, to Hertford C. Mayhew, 1919 May 6 

 1 31

From Calvin Coolidge, Vice President of the United States, to Ulysses E. Mayhew, 1922 July 12 
 1996.014

 1 32

From The County Commissioners of Dukes County, 1862 November 

Note

This is an order to plant to two elm trees in front of the Court House.

 1 33

From Edmund Crowell to his mother Delia Crowell., 1852 September 26, 1852 October 21, 1854 June 11 
 1971.058

Note

There are three letters in this folder. Delia Crowell was born Deliverance Chase and married Edmund Crowell.

 1 34

From Joseph M. Crowell to his mother Delia Crowell, 1852 July 18 
 1971.058

Note

Delia Crowell was born Deliverance Chase and married Edmund Crowell.

 1 35

From Cupid to Caroline F. Osborn, undated 
 1991.004.003

Note

This is a Valentine.

 1 36

From Curtis and Leavens to David Look, Esq., 1823 August 8 

 1 37

From W. M. Dale, Surgeon General of Massachusetts, to George T. Hough, 1862 August 26 

Note

This letter authorized George T. Hough to examine recruits raised in Martha's Vineyard.

 3 42

From Dan in New York City to Sarah in Edgartown, 1889-1890 

Note

There are 11 letters from Dan to Sarah and one undated letter that appears to be from Sarah to an unidentified recipient.

 1 38

From David Davis to George Dunham, Esq., 1840 January 7 
 1960.01

 1 39

From Debby Davis to her Mother-in-law, 1791 July 

 1 40

From G. W. Doane to Henry A. Wisner, 1821 March 25 

Note

There is also a transcription of the letter in the folder.

 1 41

From Dolly to Mrs. Mayhew, circa 1910 

Note

This is a postcard.

 1 42

From J. C. F. to Mrs. D. A. Cleaveland, 1912 August 23 

Note

This is a postcard.

 1 43

From Jared Fisher to Nathan Church, Esq., 1851 October 22 
 1997.064.001

 1 44

From John Forsyth, Secretary of State, to Benjamin Luce, Esq., 1840 August 8 

Note

This is a circular letter.

 1 45

From John Forsyth, Secretary of State, to an Unidentified Recipient, 1840 February 

Note

This is a circular letter and there is also an attachment with it.

 1 46

From J. S. G. to Mr. Rayburne C. Garman, 1903 September 10 
 1982.006

Note

This is a postcard.

 1 47

From Steve and Dorothy Gentle to an Unidentified Recipient, undated 

Note

This is a Christmas Card.

 1 48

From Frederick H. Gillett to Ulysses E. Mayhew, 1924 September 6 

 1 49

From Gilmore and Gilmore to William Pease, 1881 

 1 50

From Percy Cottrelle Gray to Wesley Vincent, 1882 

Note

This is an invitation to a birthday party.

 1 51

From Edward S. Greenbaum to William A. F. Stephenson, 1939 November 15 
 1984.063

 1 52

From Hamilton Card Service to Mary E. Cheney, 1951 November 16 

Note

This is a postcard.

 1 53

From John Hancock to James Athearn, Esq., 1769 July 16 

 1 54

From Russell Hancock to Captain Smith, 1900 August 6 

 1 55

From Harriet to her cousin Theodore S. Wimpenny, 1860 March 7 
 1992.023

 1 56

From Beriah T. Hillman to Everett Allen Davis, 1906 January 23 

 1 57

From Owen Hillman to Captain Abner Darby, 1797 October 12 
 1983.046

Note

There is a reply from William Downs to Owen Hillman penciled on bottom.

 1 58

From Laura V. Hickley to Mrs. Stantial, 1956 July 11 

 1 59

From Addie B. Hobbs to her sister Alice M. Hobbs, circa 1899 

 1 60

From Trisham R. Holley to Henry Irving Benedict, Esq., 1889 March 4 

 1 61

From Holmes and West to Mess. Knowles, 1839 December 17 

 1 62

From Joseph Howard to Jethro Ripley, 1857 March 25 

 1 63

From S. G. Howe, Secretary for the Committee Appointed to Obtain Aid for Kansas, to Daniel Davis, 1856 July 17 

 1 64

From James B. Huxford to Captain Henry Colt, 1860 March 1 

 1 65

From the Imperial German Legation to Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, Secretary of State, 1882 June 19 
 1965.008

Note

This letter is a copy and was donated with the spyglass mentioned in the letter.

 1 66

From General Adolfo Infante to Francis Apthorp Foster, circa 1946 

Note

This letter is in Italian.

 1 67

From Jared Jernegan to Jethro Ripley, 1858 October 14 

Note

Jared Jernegan married Rebecca R. Ripley, daughter of Jethro Ripley and Eunice (Stewart) Ripley.

 1 68

From Jared Jernegan to Jethro Ripley, 1859 January 8, 1859 October 5 

Note

There are two letters in this folder. Jared Jernegan married Rebecca R. Ripley, daughter of Jethro Ripley and Eunice (Stewart) Ripley.

 1 69

From Amos E. Jewett to Henry Beetle Hough, 1941 October 6 

 3 43

From Jim to his friend Will, 1879 August 15 

 1 70

From Mr. and Mrs. Johnson to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Athearn and Mr. Curtis Athearn, 1928 December 22 

Note

This is a Christmas Card with a photograph of the Johnson family.

 1 71

From James Athearn Jones to Samuel Butler, 1837 February 24 
 1960.01

 1 72

From Lewis Josselyn to Tarleton C. Luce, 1839 January 

Note

This is a circular letter concerning the Democratic Young Men of Boston.

 1 73

From Abimael King to Dinah Norton, 1788 December 23 
 1960.01

 1 74

From Captain Henry F. Lanfortt to the Town Treasurer of Edgartown, 1862 August 26 

Note

The letter requests that the Town Treasurer pay Charles M. Vincent for military service.

 1 75

From Sarah Langlay to her nephew, 1796 June 13 

 1 76

From Lem LeBaron to Rev. Joseph Thaxter, 1814 August 30 

 1 77

From Leon to his uncle Wilbur F. Flanders, 1902 December 26 

 1 78

From Henry Lincoln to Ann Thaxter, 1811 September 9 

 1 79

From John B. Linsey to his mother, 1920 February 26 
 2004.010.001

 1 80

From Joseph Look to his Honoured Friend, 1837 December 18 

 2 1

From Dora P. Luce to her cousin Ella, 1904 July 29 

 2 2

From Elizabeth Luce to Daniel Coffin, 1793 October 20 

 2 3

From Silas Luce to Benjamin Luce, 1827 June 22 

Note

Also written on same piece of paper are a receipt from 1829 and a transcription of "Black Eyed Susan" from 1830.

 2 4

From Stephen C. Luce to Miss E. McCarmack, 1912 January 8 
 1982.019

 2 5

From Adam Mackie to John P. Norton, Esq., 1853 February 1 

 2 6

From Rebecca H. Manter to her sister, 1910 April 19 

 2 7

From John Mantor to his parents, 1794 December 11, 1798 December 2, 1799 July 29 

Note

There are three letters in this folder.

 2 8

From the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust to Peter Van Tassel, 1999 

Note

This is a postcard.

 2 9

From Mary and Frank to Julia N. Daniels , 1910 November 19 

Note

This is a postcard.

 2 10

From David Mayhew to A. W. Smith, Esq., 1873 January 3 

 2 11

From Francis Mayhew to Captain Smith, 1897 May 10 

 2 12

From Helen Hillman Mayhew to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Whiting, 1917 April 26 

 2 13

From Jeremiah Mayhew to Cornelius Marchant, 1800 April 11 

Note

There is also a transcription of the letter in the folder.

 2 14

From Sadie Joy Mayhew to Florence E. Mayhew, 1894 December 30 

 2 15

From J. McDowell to Captain S. E. Andraos, 1842 June 8 

Note

Letter concerns the dismissal of Mr. E. G. Salvytore from West Point Military Academy.

 2 16

From Dorothy J. McIntire to Art Railton, 1989 April 6 

 2 17

From J. Morse of New Haven, Connecticut, to Webster and Skinner Booksellers in Albany, New York, 1822 June 24 

 2 18

From Munro and Morse to Mess. Knowles, 1841 August 31 

 2 19

From Virginia Whiting Newhall to the Board of Managers of the Daughters of the American Revolution, undated 

Note

This is a draft of an application.

 2 20

From Elijah Norton to his sister Mary Lindsey (Norton) Luce, 1888 April 15 
 1982.053.007

 2 21

From Love Norton to Major Norton, 1783 July 26 

 2 22

From M. G. Norton to Dr. Banks, undated 

 2 23

From Mrs. M. M. R. Norton to Mrs. Watson, 1916 May 22 

 2 24

From Mary A. Norton to Icky, 1807 May 24 
 1960.01

 2 25

From Sally Norton to Polly Bassett, 1786 February 18 

 2 26

From Shubael Hawes Norton to his parents-in-law Captain Henry and Nancy Colt, 1857 December 16 

 2 27

From Shubael H. Norton to his father-in-law Captain Henry Colt, 1859 December 24 

 2 28

From Susan Maria (Colt) Norton to Sallie, 1860 February 13 

Note

Susan Maria (Colt) Norton was the daughter of Captain Henry Colt and Nancy (Baylies) Colt. Susan married Captain Shubael Hawes Norton.

 2 29

From Prince Packard to his mother Rebecca (Hillman) Packard, 1830 June 30 

 2 30

From Jonathan Parker to Isiah C. Ray, Esq., 1862 April 20 

 2 31

From Mrs. S. Patterson to Mrs. Mayhew, undated 
 z1386

Note

There is also a transcription of the letter in the folder.

 2 32

From Isaiah D. Pease to Hon. J. G. Palfrey, 1845 October 2 

 3 44

From Richard L. Pease to Eliakim Norton, Esq., 1868 December 5 
 1960.01

 2 33

From William Pease to James Tisdial, owner of the Ship Chase, and Peleg Tolman, Master of the Ship Chase, Regarding Wages Owed to Argales Pease, William Pease's son, 1793 August 15 

Note

There is also a transcription of the letter in the folder.

 3 45

From William A. Pease to J. P. Bourne, Esq., 1847 March 2 
 2002.087

 2 34

From William C. Pease (1819-1865) to his son William J. Worth Pease (1847-1892), 1856 September 24 

 2 35

From J. Quinne [sic.] to George, 1887 July 9 

 3 46

From Arnold A. Rand to Lieut. B. T. Hillman, undated 

 2 36

From Katherine Rand to Mary Gray, 1791 January 5 

Note

There is also a note regarding prayers for a dead child and absent family members.

 2 37

H. D. Randall to Mrs. Beran, undated 

Note

There is also a transcription of the letter in the folder.

 2 38

From Dionis Riggs to Mr. Hough, 1938 November 28, 1938 December 3 

Note

There are two letters in this folder.

 2 39

From Alonzo Ripley to his brother Cornelius Ripley, 1862 

 2 40

From Alonzo Ripley to his brother Cornelius Ripley, 1863 July 29 

 2 41

From D. Ripley to his brother Jethro Ripley, 1859 March 16 

Note

D. Ripley is probably Dennis Ripley.

 2 42

From Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, to Miss Ethelinda W. Mayhew, 1918 April 5, 1918 April 19 

Note

There are two letters and a memorandum in this folder.

 2 43

From Royal Rotch to Abbot Me Piseatuguis, 1856 August 20 

 2 44

From William J. Rotch to "My Dear Doctor", 1898 August 1 

 2 45

From William J. Rotch to Miss Peakes, 1908 May 7 

 2 46

From Rowena to Mr. John B. Tingley, 1907 August 17 
 1998.061.003

Note

This is a postcard.

 2 47

From Mr. Saken to Wilbur F. Flanders, 1907 December 9 

 2 48

From Santa to Suzanne and from Santa to Erik, 1975 December 
 1998.005

Note

There are two letters in this folder.

 2 49

From Betsey Smith to Ichabod Norton, Esq., undated 

 2 50

From Davis Smith to Benjamin Luce, 1867 April 24 

 2 51

From Ephraim Smith to Benjamin Mayhew, 1814 January 15 

 2 52

From Gilbert L. Smith to Jonathan Bourne Jr., Esq., 1873 December 22 

 2 53

From Hollis A. Smith to Robert F. Bigelow, 1953 December 26 

 2 54

From John Spollon to Mr. George A. Hough, 1913 April 11 

 2 55

From Lucretia Starbuck to Matthew Mayhew, Esq., 1824 January 22 

 2 56

From Sam Starbuck to Matthew Mayhew, Esq., 1826 October 26 

Note

There is also a copy of a letter from Thomas Mayhew to Sam Starbuck attached to the letter.

 2 57

From Sam Starbuck to Matthew Mayhew, 1826 

 2 58

From William A. F. Stephenson to Lowell Mellett, 1939 August 15 
 1984.063

 2 59

From William A. F. Stephenson to General Richard K. Hale, 1939 August 22 
 1984.063

 2 60

From William A. F. Stephenson to Howard Hunter, 1939 October 23 
 1984.063

 2 61

From William A. F. Stephenson to Rear Admiral Russell R. Waesche, 1940 January 29 
 1984.063

 2 62

From B. N. Strong to Isiah C. Ray, Esq., 1854 February 13 

 2 63

From T. K. Taylor to an Unidentified Recipient, undated 
 1960.01

 2 64

From John G. Tillinghash to Christopher Tillinghash, 1887 June 25 

 2 65

From Cyrano Tilton to his sister Nancy Tilton, 1826 January 23, 1831 August 13 
 1997.037

Note

There are two letters and transcriptions of each letter in this folder.

 2 66

From Mr. Tilton to Joseph W. Tilton, 1840 May 20 

Note

FRAGILE

 2 67

From John Trumbal to Mr. B. Tilton, 1772 July 29 

Note

There is also a transcription of the letter in the folder.

 2 68

From Polly Vanderhoop to Peter M. Maureen, circa 1965 

Note

There are also five photographs taken by Julie Briethaupt of paintings done by Charles Vanderhoop.

 2 69

From Burton M. Vincent to Lucy and Sarah Adams, 1920 September 25 
 1998.060.005

Note

This is a postcard.

 2 70

From Wesley G. Vincent to his mother, 1889 December 15, 1890 March 9 

Note

There are two letters in this folder.

 2 71

From John Wade to John Spollon, 1902 May 28 

Note

This is a postcard.

 2 72

From John Wells to Jacob Atharn, 1795 December 17 

 2 73

From Peter West to his daughter Abby West, 1816 January 9 

 2 74

From Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wetherell, 1890 

Note

This is a wedding invitation for Edith Leslie Bunker (the Wetherell's niece) and George E. Crowell.

 2 75

From Abraham Williams to Joseph Mayhew, Esq., 1777 September 23 

 2 76

From E. Williams to Myndent P. Vorburgh, Esq., 1803 May 7 

 2 77

From Mr. Winslow to Zabdiel Sampson, Esq., 1828 May 31 

 2 78

From Col. William J. Worth to an Unidentifiable Recipient, 1836 January 23 

 2 79

From Theodore S. Wimpenny to his parents, 1870 January 19 
 1992.023

 2 80

From Theodore S. Wimpenny to his father, 1870 May 4 

 2 81

From Leve Woodbury to John P. Norton, Esq., 1837 March 3, 1837 March 21 

Note

There are two letters in this folder.

 2 82

From H. P. Worth, Holmes Hole Customs Officer, to Leavitt Thaxter, Esq., Regarding the Brig Isabella, 1851 February 26 

 3 47

From an Unidentified Sender to their Brother and Sister, 1800 December 12 

 3 1

From an Unidentified Sender to their sister Mrs. Delia Crowell, 1846 March 12 
 1971.058

Note

Mrs. Delia Crowell was born Deliverance Chase and married Edmund Crowell.

 3 2

From an Unidentified Sender to Etta, 1871 November 19 
 1984.021.003

Note

The letter is dated "Nov. 19, -71" and it is believed to be 1871.

 3 3

From an Unidentified Sender to Captain Ellsworth A. Luce, 1862 June 3 
 1982.018.010

 3 4

From an Unidentified Sender to Constant Norton, 1833 February 11 
 1960.01

 3 5

From an Unidentified Sender to their Respected Friends, Recounting a Trip to Holmes Hole Aboard the Schooner Pawtucket, 1854 November 13 

 3 48

From an Unidentified Sender to Captain James Stevens, 1835 September 
 1960.01

 3 6

From an Unidentified Sender to Joseph Tilton, 1838 March 15 

 3 7

From an Unidentified Sender to Unidentified Recipient, 1812 April 22 

Note

Draft of a letter regarding the lack of persons named Tucker in Edgartown.

 3 8

From an Unidentified Sender to Unidentified Recipient, 1909 July 18 

Note

This is a postcard.

 3 9

From an Unidentified Sender to Unidentified Recipients, undated 

Note

There are two letters in this folder.

 3 10

Empty Envelopes Addressed to Robert Pratt Bigelow, 1933, 1938 

 3 11

Empty Envelopes Addressed to Captain Henry Colt, 1860, undated 

 3 12

Empty Envelope Addressed to David Davis, Esq., undated 

 3 13

Empty Envelope Addressed to Edgartown Drug Store, 1924 
 1998.060.006

 3 14

Empty Envelope Addressed to Beriah T. Hillman, 1878 
 1994.040.001

 3 15

Empty Envelopes Addressed to Mrs. Mary E. Howes and Willis Howes, undated 

 3 16

Empty Envelope Addressed to William Stinson Jarvis, 1900 August 11 

 3 17

Empty Envelope Addressed to Miles A. Johnson, undated 

 3 18

Empty Envelope Addressed to Captain John A. Luce, undated 

 3 19

Empty Envelope Addressed to Ellis H. Manchester, undated 

 3 20

Empty Envelopes Addressed to Captain Henry Manter, 1866, 1871, undated 

 3 21

Empty Envelopes Addressed to Bartlett Mayhew and Mrs. Charles Mayhew, undated 

 3 22

Empty Envelope Addressed to Henry Franklin Norton, 1960 

 3 23

Empty Envelopes Addressed to Harriet M. Pease, 1899, 1901 

 3 24

Empty Envelope Addressed to Henry Pease, Esq., 1882 

 3 25

Empty Envelopes Addressed to William C. Pease, 1864, undated 

 3 26

Empty Envelope Addressed to Mrs. Philip S. Pent, 1922 

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Empty Envelope Addressed to Jethro Ripley, 1858 

 3 28

Empty Envelopes Addressed to Trudy Taylor, 1976, 1980, undated 
 1998.063.002

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Empty Envelope Addressed to Henry L. Whiting, Esq., 1892 

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Empty Envelopes Addressed to Johnson Whiting, Esq., 1892 

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Empty Envelope from Walter S. Osborn, Coal, Edgartown, Mass., undated 

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Greeting Cards: Valentine, undated 
 1943.025.005

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Greeting Cards: Christmas Cards Designed by Louis Prang of Roxbury, Massachusetts, circa 1883 
 1964.034

Note

There are 14 cards.

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Greeting Cards: Birthday, Christmas and New Year, Easter, and Valentines Cards, 1913-1914, undated 
 1970.043

Note

There are 10 cards.

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Greeting Cards: "Christmas Joys with inscription "For Henry", 1893 December 
 1971.058

Note

This is a small book.

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Greeting Cards: Christmas Cards from "The Nortons" - Charles G. Norton, Bessie Lee Norton, and Natalie Norton, 1925-1949 
 1985.053

Note

There are 22 cards.

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Greeting Cards: Christmas Cards from "The Nortons" - Charles G. Norton, Bessie Lee Norton, and Natalie Norton, 1950-1953, undated 
 1985.053

Note

There are nine cards.

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Greeting Cards: Christmas Cards from Beth and Guy-Harold Smith, 1960-1973, undated 
 1990.077

Note

There are 17 cards. Guy-Harold Smith summered on Martha's Vineyard and was a Geography Professor at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

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Greeting Cards: Christmas Cards, undated 

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