Box 1
Container
Contains 139 Results:
Letter from B. B. Wisner to Henry P. Strong (miswritten as Henry B. Strong) about Marcus Whitman, 1834 May 1
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The bulk of this series comprises letters that Narcissa Whitman and Marcus Whitman sent to Narcissa Whitman's family and friends. Recipients include Narcissa Whitman's parents, Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss; Narcissa Whitman's siblings and in-laws Clarissa Kinny, Edward Prentiss, Harriet P. Jackson, Jane Prentiss, Jonas Galusha Prentiss, and Lyman Judson; and missionary wives Elvira Perkins and Laura Brewer. These letters describe the overland journey that the Whitmans made in 1836,...
Dates:
1834 May 1
Letter from Marcus Whitman to B. B. Wisner concerning Whitman's early life, education, and desire to become a missionary, 1834 June 3
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The bulk of this series comprises letters that Narcissa Whitman and Marcus Whitman sent to Narcissa Whitman's family and friends. Recipients include Narcissa Whitman's parents, Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss; Narcissa Whitman's siblings and in-laws Clarissa Kinny, Edward Prentiss, Harriet P. Jackson, Jane Prentiss, Jonas Galusha Prentiss, and Lyman Judson; and missionary wives Elvira Perkins and Laura Brewer. These letters describe the overland journey that the Whitmans made in 1836,...
Dates:
1834 June 3
Letter from B. B. Wisner to Marcus Whitman inquiring about history and current status of Whitman's health, and if Whitman would be interested in a post in the Marquesas Islands, 1834 June 14
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The bulk of this series comprises letters that Narcissa Whitman and Marcus Whitman sent to Narcissa Whitman's family and friends. Recipients include Narcissa Whitman's parents, Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss; Narcissa Whitman's siblings and in-laws Clarissa Kinny, Edward Prentiss, Harriet P. Jackson, Jane Prentiss, Jonas Galusha Prentiss, and Lyman Judson; and missionary wives Elvira Perkins and Laura Brewer. These letters describe the overland journey that the Whitmans made in 1836,...
Dates:
1834 June 14
Letter from B. B. Wisner to Henry P. Strong about having inquired about Marcus Whitman's health history, and whether Strong believes Whitman is suited for missionary work, 1834 June 14
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The bulk of this series comprises letters that Narcissa Whitman and Marcus Whitman sent to Narcissa Whitman's family and friends. Recipients include Narcissa Whitman's parents, Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss; Narcissa Whitman's siblings and in-laws Clarissa Kinny, Edward Prentiss, Harriet P. Jackson, Jane Prentiss, Jonas Galusha Prentiss, and Lyman Judson; and missionary wives Elvira Perkins and Laura Brewer. These letters describe the overland journey that the Whitmans made in 1836,...
Dates:
1834 June 14
Letter from Marcus Whitman to B. B. Wisner concerning his health history and status, 1834 June 27
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The bulk of this series comprises letters that Narcissa Whitman and Marcus Whitman sent to Narcissa Whitman's family and friends. Recipients include Narcissa Whitman's parents, Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss; Narcissa Whitman's siblings and in-laws Clarissa Kinny, Edward Prentiss, Harriet P. Jackson, Jane Prentiss, Jonas Galusha Prentiss, and Lyman Judson; and missionary wives Elvira Perkins and Laura Brewer. These letters describe the overland journey that the Whitmans made in 1836,...
Dates:
1834 June 27
Letter from B. B. Wisner to Marcus Whitman expressing concerns as to whether Whitman's health is suitable for missionary work, 1834 July 17
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The bulk of this series comprises letters that Narcissa Whitman and Marcus Whitman sent to Narcissa Whitman's family and friends. Recipients include Narcissa Whitman's parents, Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss; Narcissa Whitman's siblings and in-laws Clarissa Kinny, Edward Prentiss, Harriet P. Jackson, Jane Prentiss, Jonas Galusha Prentiss, and Lyman Judson; and missionary wives Elvira Perkins and Laura Brewer. These letters describe the overland journey that the Whitmans made in 1836,...
Dates:
1834 July 17
Letter from Henry P. Strong to B. B. Wisner, saying that Strong believes Marcus Whitman's personality is suitable for missionary work, 1834 August 12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The bulk of this series comprises letters that Narcissa Whitman and Marcus Whitman sent to Narcissa Whitman's family and friends. Recipients include Narcissa Whitman's parents, Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss; Narcissa Whitman's siblings and in-laws Clarissa Kinny, Edward Prentiss, Harriet P. Jackson, Jane Prentiss, Jonas Galusha Prentiss, and Lyman Judson; and missionary wives Elvira Perkins and Laura Brewer. These letters describe the overland journey that the Whitmans made in 1836,...
Dates:
1834 August 12
Recommendation for Marcus Whitman by James H. Hotckin, pastor of Presbyterian Church of Wheeler, New York, and co-signed by church elders; note from George R. Rudd, pastor of Presbyterian Church of Prattsburgh, New York, agreeing with recommendation, 1834 November 27; 1834 November 29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The bulk of this series comprises letters that Narcissa Whitman and Marcus Whitman sent to Narcissa Whitman's family and friends. Recipients include Narcissa Whitman's parents, Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss; Narcissa Whitman's siblings and in-laws Clarissa Kinny, Edward Prentiss, Harriet P. Jackson, Jane Prentiss, Jonas Galusha Prentiss, and Lyman Judson; and missionary wives Elvira Perkins and Laura Brewer. These letters describe the overland journey that the Whitmans made in 1836,...
Dates:
1834 November 27; 1834 November 29
Letter from Henry B. Strong, most likely to B. B. Wisner, recommending Marcus Whitman for missionary work, and concerning subscription to the Missionary Herald, 1834 December 1
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The bulk of this series comprises letters that Narcissa Whitman and Marcus Whitman sent to Narcissa Whitman's family and friends. Recipients include Narcissa Whitman's parents, Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss; Narcissa Whitman's siblings and in-laws Clarissa Kinny, Edward Prentiss, Harriet P. Jackson, Jane Prentiss, Jonas Galusha Prentiss, and Lyman Judson; and missionary wives Elvira Perkins and Laura Brewer. These letters describe the overland journey that the Whitmans made in 1836,...
Dates:
1834 December 1
Letter from Marcus Whitman to B. B. Wisner, saying that he has spoken with Samuel Parker and wishes to accompany Parker's mission to the Rocky Mountains or beyond, and that his health is improved, 1834 December 2
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Subseries 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The bulk of this series comprises letters that Narcissa Whitman and Marcus Whitman sent to Narcissa Whitman's family and friends. Recipients include Narcissa Whitman's parents, Stephen Prentiss and Clarissa Prentiss; Narcissa Whitman's siblings and in-laws Clarissa Kinny, Edward Prentiss, Harriet P. Jackson, Jane Prentiss, Jonas Galusha Prentiss, and Lyman Judson; and missionary wives Elvira Perkins and Laura Brewer. These letters describe the overland journey that the Whitmans made in 1836,...
Dates:
1834 December 2