Box 4
Container
Contains 20 Results:
Correspondence
File — Box: 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
May 6, 1862-May 29, 1870; Thatcher, George W., to Luna Young Thatcher
This folder contains eighteen letters of George W. Thatcher to his wife Luna Young Thatcher while he was working away from home or on frequent trips. They are personal, loving letters, inquiring as to her health and that of the children, their living conditions, concerned about her moving and getting settled, etc. In November and...
Dates:
1836-1968
Correspondence
File — Box: 4, Folder: 2
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
January 4, 1871 - Salt Lake City to (Logan); Thatcher, George, to Luna Young Thatcher
Brief letter telling her he will be detained longer in Salt Lake City than he had anticipated because the goods he wanted to purchase had not yet arrived at ZCMI from the East.
April 10, 1871 - Salt Lake City to (Logan); Thatcher, George W., to Luna (Young Thatcher)
Explains to...
Dates:
1836-1968
Correspondence
File — Box: 4, Folder: 3
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
1862-1869; Thatcher, Luna Young, to George W. Thatcher
This correspondence consists of loving and concerned letters from Luna Young Thatcher to her husband George W. Thatcher. They were written while George is working in a railroad camp at the "Head of Echo." Luna is lonely and writes often as this is a substitute for his presence. The health of the babies is discussed, and her economic situation....
Dates:
1836-1968
Correspondence
File — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
1869; Thatcher, Luna Young, to George W. Thatcher
This folder is a continuation of Luna Young Thatcher's letters written to her husband George, who is still working at the "Head of Echo." They contain daily family news and information. Again she tells of moving and yearns for a home of their own. Hopes his work at Echo will soon be completed and looks for that day as she says, "I miss you more...
Dates:
1836-1968
Correspondence
File — Box: 4, Folder: 5
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
June 24, 1870-February 14, 1872; Thatcher, Luna Young, to George W. Thatcher
The correspondence continues while George is still in the East with his parents. Luna's letters are a continued avowal of her love and affection and of missing him. She wishes she could be with him and "be presented as his wife, that any of them could not refuse to accept as such." July 29, 1870, finds her writing again to...
Dates:
1836-1968
Correspondence
File — Box: 4, Folder: 6
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
1872-1878l; Thatcher, Luna Young, to George W. Thatcher
Her correspondence continues while George is serving his mission in England. His health does not improve and they discuss his being released soon, which becomes a reality, as he is to be released about the first of May. She assures him that she no longer fears he will find an English girl as she states, "Deary, I have perfect confidence in you...
Dates:
1836-1968
Correspondence
File — Box: 4, Folder: 7
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
- January 1880 - Logan, Utah, to Salt Lake City; Thatcher, Luna Young, to Mary Ann Angell Young
- A loving, concerned letter from a daughter to her aged and ill mother. She asks her mother to secure the help of a good faithful woman to live there and take care of her. She would be happy to help or wholly pay for her.
Dates:
1836-1968
Correspondence
File — Box: 4, Folder: 8
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
June 8, 1860; Thatcher, Luna Young, to Alice Young Clawson (sister)
Short note.
December 26, ? - Salt Lake City to (Logan, Utah); Clawson, Alice Young, to Luna Young Thatcher
Good description of a family Christmas party at the Lion House. Luna's family was the only one missing. Joseph and Briggie were not there, but their wives and children were present. There were...
Dates:
1836-1968
Correspondence
File — Box: 4, Folder: 9
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
1880-July 4, 1903; Thatcher, Luna Young, to Nellie Thatcher Blair
Luna writes often and lovingly to her daughter Nellie Thatcher Blair. At first, 1880, Nellie is a young girl staying in Salt Lake City, probably with her grandmother Mary Ann Angell Young, and going to school. Luna is often concerned about her mother's illness and wonders why the Lord permits her to suffer so. She sends her love and...
Dates:
1836-1968
Correspondence
File — Box: 4, Folder: 10
Identifier: II
Scope and Contents
- March 16, 1896-January 16, 1905; Thatcher, Luna Young, to George Blair
- These are family letters, as Luna, concerned about her daughter's health and welfare, informs her sonin-law about the importance of having a good hired girl to help with the work. She cautions him to take care of Nell, for although her baby is ten days old, Nellie may catch cold if she sits up.
Dates:
1836-1968