Box S2: Box 1
Container
Contains 276 Results:
Series 2: Correspondence, 1829-1937, undated
Series — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
Summary and keywords for letters provided by University Archives staff in 2023. Some words were unclear and are indicated by a question mark at the end of the unclear word. Some names of people and places are not specifically fully mentioned in some letters, but inferred from context of other letters or Series 1: Notebooks. This is an ongoing project.
Abby Adams Cranch to Mrs. Nancy Cranch, 1833 April 30
File — Box: S2: Box 1, Folder: 1
W.G.E. to Rev. James F. Clarke, 1833 August 5
File — Box: S2: Box 1, Folder: 2
Description
Summary: Eliot talks about how his and Clarke's correspondence will be understood by their descendents, and on how people present themselves in letters, encouraging Clarke to share his joys and fears as he does. He is enjoying Rhode Island, and visited Dr. Channing and listened to his sermon. He also wrote about Clarke's dissertation, New Bedford, the marriage of his old sweetheart Mary Hathaway, and a possible teaching engagement in Cambridge (Hebrew for undergraduates). William Greenleaf...
W.G.E. to Rev. James F. Clarke, 1833 August 29
File — Box: S2: Box 1, Folder: 3
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Summary: William talks about an oration about education delivered by Edward Everett. Having enjoyed it, one thing he remembered about it is his point that it is education that makes a man. William Greenleaf Eliot in Cambridge to Rev. James F. Clarke.
Keywords: Edward Everett; Mr. Songfellow; New Haven; New Zealander; J.J Adams; Yale.
W.G.E. to James F. Clarke, 1833 August 30
File — Box: S2: Box 1, Folder: 4
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Summary: William elaborates more on Mr. Everett's oration. Mainly, Mr. Everett spoke about Greece in an effort to illustrate the power of education. William considers which books to send to Clarke, including the Bible. He encourages Clarke that he will succeed in his mission to civilize "uncultivated rude people". William remarks on Mr. Taylor's sermon, where he uses logic and rational connections in his preaching. William updates Clarke on his family back home as well as all their...
W.G.E. to Rev. James F. Clarke, 1833 October 12
File — Box: S2: Box 1, Folder: 5
W.G.E. to Reverend Hosmer, 1834 or 1835
File — Box: S2: Box 1, Folder: 6
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Summary: William asks Reverend Hosmer about his interest in taking a position as a unitarian minister in or around St. Louis. He talks about the possibility openinig up a new "society" at Peoria, Illinois, Quincy, Illinois, and Alton, Illinois. William wishes that Reverend Hosmer will at least consider the position. William Greenleaf Eliot in St. Louis to Reverend Hosmer in Louisville, Kentucky. Keywords: Religion; Mr. Abr. Clarke; Missisippi; Peroia, Illinois; Mr. Bartol; Mr....
[W.G.E.] to James Clarke, approximately 1834-1837
File — Box: S2: Box 1, Folder: 7
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Summary: William thanks James for his previous letter. He gives him advice on balancing his passion for both God and women, emphasizing that the level of adoration he has for God should not be confused for his love for women. In expressing this, William understands that this is just his "jog-trot sensibility" informing his opinion. He appreciates that he can fully express himself in his letters and hopes that James feels the same way. William Greenleaf Eliot in St. Louis to James Clarke in...
W.G.E. to Rev. James F. Clarke, 1834 February 7
File — Box: S2: Box 1, Folder: 8
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Summary: William apologizes for not writing sooner as he was busy writing an article on Unitarian philosophy and a report for the Philanthropic Society. He mentions his sermons. William updates James on his grandfather's good health. William philosophizes about whether it is possible to do good and be happy at the same time. William Greenleaf Eliot in Cambridge to Rev. James F. Clarke in Louisville. Kentucky. Keywords: Religion; Philadelphia; Newton; St. Louis; Wilhelm; Serlo;...
W.G.E. to Rev. James F. Clarke, 1834 February 22
File — Box: S2: Box 1, Folder: 9
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Summary: William mentions the Peace Societies, including a speech by Mr. Taylor and Mr. Garnnet. He talks about maybe moving somewhere else to preach and his views on religion. William says James' sister is well. William is taking Maraget Davis to an event. William Greenleaf Eliot in Cambridge to Rev. James F. Clarke in Louisville, Kentucky. Keywords: Disease; religion; Mr. Holland; Mr. Taylor; Mr. Garnett; St. Louis; Louisville; Lewis Family; Boston; Mr. Ware; Newton; Dr....