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[Letter from P. M. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, March 18, 1857]

Description: Letter from P. M. Osterhout to his brother, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing news from home and slavery. After providing John with updates from those at home, he told his brother he was unsure whether or not he would want to receive something from the black Republican in Pennsylvania. He then went on to write about his opinion on slavery and he hoped his brother was not beginning to view it as a blessing.
Date: March 18, 1857
Creator: Osterhout, P. M.
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Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Celia Williams to Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, March 2, 1857]

Description: Letter from Celia Williams to Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, thanking her for writing to the Williams family. Celia writes about James Buchanan passing through York on his way to the Capital for his presidential inauguration. She says that scarlet fever and measles were abundant in town during the winter, with many children passing. She also updates Elizabeth on their mutual friends in York. Lastly, she announces the birth of her daughter.
Date: March 2, 1857
Creator: Williams, Celia
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Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Henrietta Chauncey Booth to her cousin, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, June 26, 1857]

Description: Letter from Henrietta Chauncey Booth to her cousin, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, celebrating Elizabeth's health and success at her new land in Virginia. She also discusses $30 she loaned her cousin. She writes that the Savage family is in Northampton, staying at Eyre Hall, and updates her on other shared acquaintances.
Date: June 26, 1857
Creator: Booth, Henrietta Chauncey
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Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
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