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Emma Crosby Letters

[Letter, Emma Crosby to Eliza Douse, February 13, 1877] Crosby, Emma, 1849-1926

Description

Emma Crosby, Fort Simpson, B.C., to Eliza Douse [Mother]. Inquires after her family in Ontario, discusses her young daughters, and describes Christmas celebrations in the village. Discusses Mr. Crosby's recent visits to various Aboriginal communities including one particularly dangerous trip. Describes current living arrangements, and notes her renewed plans to visit Victoria. Expresses appreciation for children's items that her mother sends. This letter is continued on February 17th.

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Title
[Letter, Emma Crosby to Eliza Douse, February 13, 1877]
Creator
Crosby, Emma, 1849-1926
Date Created
1877-02-13
Description
Emma Crosby, Fort Simpson, B.C., to Eliza Douse [Mother]. Inquires after her family in Ontario, discusses her young daughters, and describes Christmas celebrations in the village. Discusses Mr. Crosby's recent visits to various Aboriginal communities including one particularly dangerous trip. Describes current living arrangements, and notes her renewed plans to visit Victoria. Expresses appreciation for children's items that her mother sends. This letter is continued on February 17th.
Extent
18 unnumbered pages
Person Or Corporation
Crosby, Emma, 1849-1926; Crosby, Thomas, 1840-1914; Crosby, Grace Eliza, 1876-1970; Harris, Jessie Ash-she-gemk, 1874-1946; Dowse, Elizabeth Diana, 1828-; Tate, Caroline Knott, 1842-1930;
Genre
Correspondence
Type
Text
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Identifier
RBSC-ARC-1149-2-11-01; RBSC_ARC_1149_2_11_01
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-1149-2-11-01
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
10.14288/1.0006195
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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/