Rosina Godbe to William Godbe, 1868-1873
File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
August 12, 1868: Thanks him for letter but angry there is no return address, tells him she wishes she could make him happy like Bro. Harrison, tells him Frank and Sammy had gone to Bear River, says she has one item of news she will save until she sees him; March 26, 1869: Hopes he doesn't feel "unkindly" toward her, apologizes for something she said; May 24, 1869: Says she has not heard from him, hopes he is safely lodged. Went to the theatre with Annie and her children, spent a day with Mary's brother and children; June 2, 1869: Thanks him for letter, tells him to cast off his anxieties, wishes she could make him perfectly happy, says Ben is in the city; November 4, 1871: Received his letter from New York. She is sad about her "future prospects." She says the news she hears about him is not good. She talks about her new house, and her worry that people are talking about fighting; December 29, 1873: Received his letter from England, says words "coming home" mean nothing to her now. She mentions money matters, renting out her house, and says to give her best to his mother.
Dates
- 1868-1873
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Two original items located in box 5, folder 3 have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item/items if being used. For further information, please review the information provided in the folder level description.
Two original items located in box 5, folder 3 have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the item/items if being used. For further information, please review the information provided in the folder level description.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Godbe, Hampton C. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
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295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu