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II. Alice Little (Hale) March Papers, 1832-1887, undated

 Series
Identifier: SERIES II.

Scope and Contents

Series II. Alice Little (Hale) March Papers contains correspondence consisting primarily of letters to her husband and family in which she describes daily household and family activities. A number of letters include small appended paragraphs written by Hale brothers and sisters. Of interest are passages bespeaking her grief upon the death of her son James in 1838, and descriptions of her husband's growing illness and his death in 1846.

Dates

  • Creation: 1832-1887, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.75 linear feet (2 boxes; 2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA