Akron Letters for the years 1845 thru 1859

Akron, OH - 23 May 1845

We are all well but little Annie, who is afflicted with a singular eruption of the skin, and is withal quite unwell.

Akron, OH - 27 January 1846

Our sales of sheep (mostly bucks) since August amount to about $640.

Akron, OH - 6 June 1846

DEAR SON AND DAUGHTER...Two lines would have told me all, and that you were or were not well.

Akron, OH - 9 July 1847

We mean to have the business done up before we leave, so as to have no breaking up of the family here.

Akron, OH - 25 April 1850

I will just say, in few words, that such is the effect here of the California fever, that a man is becoming more precious than gold...

Akron, OH - 1 December 1851

One serious difficulty has been with Frederick, who has been very wild again.

Akron, OH - 20 March 1852

DEAR CHILDREN, I reached home on the 18th at evening, meeting with father on the way, who went home with me and left us yesterday

Akron, OH - 14 May 1852

I have a great deal to write, and but very little time in which to do it.

Akron, OH - 20 July 1852

I wrote you a few days before the death of our infant son, saying we expected to lose him ; since then we have some of us been sick constantly.

Akron, OH - 6 August 1852

One word in regard to the religious belief of yourself, and the ideas of several of my children. My affections are too deep-rooted to be alienated from them; but...

Akron, OH - 10 August 1852

The cars have been running regularly from Akron to CLEVELAND since July 5, so that there is now steam conveyance from Akron to Westport. This is a great comfort, as it reduces the journey to such a trifling affair.

Akron, OH - 21 September 1852

We drew three second premiums at the fair, but no first premium. Our bull by far the most extraordinary animal we have got no premium at all.

Akron, OH - 24 September 1852

DEAR CHILDREN... but just then we learned that our trial would not come on until November next.

Akron, OH - 9 December 1852

Had I expected so hard and so expensive a trip, I should not have returned.

Akron, OH - 21 February 1853

DEAR CHILDREN... Our bargain will not probably vary much from this, namely, he to furnish land, stock of all kinds, teams, and tools, pay taxes on lands, half the taxes on other property, and furnish half the salt ; I to furnish all the work

Akron, OH - 6 April 1853

I have thought a good deal how to arrange as well as possible in regard to a home, should I live to go back to North Elba...

Akron, OH - 30 June 1853

In regard to a house, I did not prefer a log one, only in view of the expense

Akron, OH - 26 August 1853

In your letter you appear rather disposed to sermonize ; and how will it operate on you ...if I should pattern after you a little, and also quote some from the Bible?

Akron, OH - 23 September 1853

I hope that through the infinite grace and mercy of God you may be brought to see the error of your ways...

Akron, OH - 24 September 1853

DEAR CHILDREN... I sometimes feel encouraged to hope that my sons will give up their miserable delusions and believe in God and in his Son our Saviour.

Akron, OH - 25 January 1854

DEAR CHILDREN... It appears to be well settled now that we go back to North Elba, in the spring.

Akron, OH - 9 February 1854

I write by direction of Mr. Perkins to ask you to come out immediately to assist him, instead of Mr. Newton, in closing up my accounts.

Akron, OH - 24 February 1854

I have agreed to go on to the Ward place for one year, as I found I could not dispose of my stuff in time to go to North Elba, without great sacrifice this spring.

Akron, OH - 3 April 1854

I had a most comfortable time settling last year's business, and dividing with Mr. Perkins, and have to say of his dealing with me that he has shown himself to be every inch a gentleman.

Akron, OH - 14 April 1854

In fact, God never leaves us without the mst abundant cause for gratitude ; and let us try and have it in habitual exercise.

Akron, OH - 24 August 1854

DEAR CHILDREN... This part of the country is suffering the most dreadful drouth ever experienced during this nineteenth century.

Akron, OH - 2 November 1854

I feel still pretty much determined to go back to North Elba

Akron, OH - 3 January 1855

DEAR CHILDREN... On my return here from North Elba I was disappointed of about three hundred dollars for cattle sold to brother Frederick, and am still in the same condition

Akron, OH - 13 February 1855

DEAR CHILDREN... I got quite an encouraging word about Kansas from Mr. Adair the other day. He had before given quite a gloomy picture of things.

Akron, OH - 23 May 1857

I had made no previous arrangement with Mr. Smith about the land, other than to say that I wanted the contract with the Thompsons made over to me on payment

Akron, OH - 23 June 1859

I now enclose five dollars to help you further about getting up a good loom. We start for the Ohio River to-day.