1850 – Letter from one friend to another written on Yale College illustrated stationery
Connecticut: 1850. Unbound. This three-page stampless folded letter written on an illustrated Yale College letter sheet measures 15”x9.75” unfolded. The letter, datelined “Northford June 22d, 1850,” was written over several days by C.B. Brooks and sent to a friend, “Hon. Smith.” In nice shape.
The letter sheet features a 5” x 3” oval image of the early Yale campus, known as “Old Brick Row.” The image is titled “Yale College / 1845.”
The letter is filled with friendly and somewhat cryptic conversation. It reads in part:
“A Sabbath passed pleasantly away as far as the preaching could make it, but the singing had ben intolerably good. . .. As I took a peep out of the window just now I saw Chappy drive up at Mr. Hoadly’s and nor long after this, I saw both he and his dear step into the carriage, which, with the aid of the horse conveyed them down the meeting-house hill rather sudden thought I. Where they are going as for what purposes they are going I know not, but if conjecture is anything, they are going to N. Haven, it would tell me to make some preparatory steps toward – you now what as well as I. . ..”
. Very good. Item #010711A very nice early view of Yale..
Price: $200.00