Elizabeth Ann Seton to Robert G. Harper, 1819 October 25
Abstract
Seton makes general comments on the Harper children. Emily is restless to see her parents; however, she soon “engaged in play and forgot her troubles.” Though Elizabeth possesses many good qualities, her progress in music is still disappointing; “she forgets day to day what she learns.”
Dates
- 1819 October 25
Conditions Governing Access
Open to the public without restrictions.
Extent
1 Items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Scope and Contents
Collection comprises letters to Robert Goodloe Harper from various correspondents. Half the collection comprises letters from Elizabeth Ann Seton regarding Harper's daughters and their studies at Seton's girls school in Emmitburg, Maryland. Collection also includes letters from Mrs. M. E. Latrobe, Robert Milligan, Samuel Smith, Alexander Nisbet, Thomas Tenant, A. McKim, Christopher Hughes, Jr., Philip C. Pendleton, Charles W. Hanson, General Amedee Willott, General John Swan, Philip B. Key, George Hume Stewart, Joseph Strerett, R. R. Wormeley, John Donnell, William Rawle, and Robert Oliver. Additionally, there are letters to John Pendleton Kennedy (1795-1870) and Severn Teackle Wallace, and two letters from Harper Carroll, dated 1842-1912.
Creator
- From the Collection: Seton, Elizabeth Ann, Saint, 1774-1821 (Person)
- From the Collection: Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870 (Person)
- From the Collection: Harper, Robert Goodloe, 1765-1825 (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org