MS 0513.1
Correspondence , 1845-1849
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Chronological
Forms part of MS 0513, The Abigail M. Burgess Papers
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Last Updated: 2002/11/22
Description:
This series consists of thirteen letters written
between 1845-1849. The majority of these letters
are addressed to Hannah Porter and are written
while Burgess and her husband were doing
missionary working Ahmadnagar, India. The
letters to Porter describe her arrival in India,
her home situation and their missionary work.
Burgess makes frequent reference to other
missionaries in their area, paying particular
attention to their health, while also making an
occasional comment on world events. Of
particular interest is one letter dated October
7, 1848 and that is addressed to her mother.
Burgess dictated the letter to describe her
illness after the birth of her daughter, Mary.
Also included are two letters written September,
10 1845 and September 22, 1846 to Mary Lyon,
while Burgess was still Associate Principal at
Mount Holyoke Female Seminary. The letters to
Lyon The third letter written to Mary is dated
April 14, 1849 and was written from
Mahabaleshwar, India.
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MS 0513.2
Writings , 1838-1849
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Chronological
Forms part of MS 0513, The Abigail M. Burgess Papers
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Last Updated: 1999/03/03
Description:
This series consists of "Original Compositions
and Selected Articles" written by students at
Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, 1838-1840, and a
journal written during Burgess' voyage to India,
1846-1847. The journal describes life on the
ship including other passengers, Sabbath service
on the deck, motion sickness and food. In
addition to describing her stateroom
accomodations, she also described the ship in
detail.
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MS 0513.3
Biographical Information , 1853
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Chronological
Forms part of MS 0513, The Abigail M. Burgess Papers
Restrictions: Unresricted
Last Updated: 1999/03/03
Description:
This series consists of a copy of a letter
concerning Burgess' death, published in the issue
of the "Missionary Hearald" for 1853. The series
is supplemented by additional notes about her
life.
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