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Emma Crosby Letters

[Letter, Emma Crosby to Eliza Douse, October 26, 1877] Crosby, Emma, 1849-1926

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Emma Crosby, Fort Simpson, B.C., to Eliza Douse [Mother]. Mentions Mr. Crosby writing for publication, and relates some wild behaviour he witnessed on a recent trip to Kitimaat. Discusses the preparations and provisions needed for his journeys. Describes a recent religious revival among the people, and extensive storm damage to the roof of the church. Expresses her gratitude at the parcels and gifts sent to her from friends and family in Ontario, Victoria, and Nanaimo. This letter is completed November 5th.

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Title
[Letter, Emma Crosby to Eliza Douse, October 26, 1877]
Creator
Crosby, Emma, 1849-1926
Date Created
1877-10-26
Description
Emma Crosby, Fort Simpson, B.C., to Eliza Douse [Mother]. Mentions Mr. Crosby writing for publication, and relates some wild behaviour he witnessed on a recent trip to Kitimaat. Discusses the preparations and provisions needed for his journeys. Describes a recent religious revival among the people, and extensive storm damage to the roof of the church. Expresses her gratitude at the parcels and gifts sent to her from friends and family in Ontario, Victoria, and Nanaimo. This letter is completed November 5th.
Extent
14 unnumbered pages
Person Or Corporation
Crosby, Emma, 1849-1926; Crosby, Grace Eliza, 1876-1970; Crosby, Thomas, 1840-1914; Dowse, Elizabeth Diana, 1828-; Harris, Jessie Ash-she-gemk, 1874-1946; Hall, Robert; Hall, Rachel Ogden; Green, Alfred E.; Brown, Mr.
Genre
Correspondence
Type
Text
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Identifier
RBSC-ARC-1149-2-11-08; RBSC_ARC_1149_2_11_08
Collection
Thomas and Emma Crosby fonds
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas and Emma Crosby fonds. RBSC-ARC-1149-2-11-08
Date Available
2013-03-01
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/
Catalogue Record
http://rbscarchives.library.ubc.ca/index.php/thomas-and-emma-crosby-fonds
AIPUUID
f7436e06-09f0-4ad2-b8f5-95c4d56c67d8
DOI
10.14288/1.0006178
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/