Box 1
Contains 63 Results:
Charles W. Hanson to Robert G. Harper, 1813 July 1
General Amédée Willot to Robert G. Harper, 1813 July 26
Elizabeth Ann Seton to Robert G. Harper, 1814 - 1820
Elizabeth Ann Seton to Robert G. Harper, 1814 January 1
Postscript of Elizabeth Harper letter to “My Dear Papa.” Seton reports on the health of Mary, Harper's daughter. Though Mary appears well, her “cough makes me uneasy.” Expects Mr. Harper to visit soon.
Elizabeth Ann Seton to Robert G. Harper, 1817 February 5
Seton recounts the activities and describes the health of Elizabeth, another of the Harper children. She adds: “Mr. Cooper has written to us dear Sir of your truly Benevolent exertions for us.”
Elizabeth Ann Seton to Robert G. Harper, 1817 December 9
Seton reports that Elizabeth “is in perfect health.” Mentions that “My son William received the midshipman's warrant he so much desired.” Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Harper.
Elizabeth Ann Seton to Robert G. Harper, 1818 January 25
Seton sympathetically responds to news of Mrs. Harper's illness. Her son William wants to meet Harper in Washington; Harper may be able to provide some assistance. It appears that “no prospect of immediate station in the Navy” exists. William may, however, secure a position on a merchantman vessel during the interim. She adds: “Yr Elizabeth's answer to her dear Brother's letter... will be forwarded by next weeks posts.”
Elizabeth Ann Seton to Robert G. Harper, 1818 February 3
“My William will hand you this.” Seton comments on the good health of Elizabeth Harper.
Elizabeth Ann Seton to Robert G. Harper, 1818 April 26
Seton reacts to the apparently grave health condition affecting Mrs. Harper. She states: “I would cheerfully give my life to save that of your precious Mrs. Harper.... Yet respecting the children... she may be sure of every kind of tenderness her own heart could wish for them from us all.”