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Emma Crosby Letters

[Letter, Emma Crosby to Eliza Douse, September 26, 1876] Crosby, Emma, 1849-1926

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Emma Crosby, Fort Simpson, B.C., to Eliza Douse [Mother]. Explains she has not written in some time as the steamer they rely on has been under repair. Announces the birth of her second daughter, describes the birth, and discusses both daughters. Notes that they have taken in another Aboriginal girl and now have four living with them. Describes Mr. Crosby's work on the church and expansion of the house, and notes his plans to visit Fort Wrangle, Alaska where some of the Tsimsheans have begun a well-received religious service. Describes the excitement of an unexpected visit by the Governor General. Notes the receipt of packages and the arrival of a new teacher. This letter has been marked with the dates it arrived in Cobourg, and subsequent family homes.

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Title
[Letter, Emma Crosby to Eliza Douse, September 26, 1876]
Creator
Crosby, Emma, 1849-1926
Date Created
1876-09-26
Description
Emma Crosby, Fort Simpson, B.C., to Eliza Douse [Mother]. Explains she has not written in some time as the steamer they rely on has been under repair. Announces the birth of her second daughter, describes the birth, and discusses both daughters. Notes that they have taken in another Aboriginal girl and now have four living with them. Describes Mr. Crosby's work on the church and expansion of the house, and notes his plans to visit Fort Wrangle, Alaska where some of the Tsimsheans have begun a well-received religious service. Describes the excitement of an unexpected visit by the Governor General. Notes the receipt of packages and the arrival of a new teacher. This letter has been marked with the dates it arrived in Cobourg, and subsequent family homes.
Extent
20 unnumbered pages
Person Or Corporation
Crosby, Emma, 1849-1926; Crosby, Thomas, 1840-1914; Dowse, Elizabeth Diana, 1828-; Crosby, Grace Eliza, 1876-1970; Harris, Jessie Ash-she-gemk, 1874-1946; Tate, Caroline Knott, 1842-1930; Russ, Mr.; Dufferin and Ava, Frederick Temple Blackwood, Marquis of, 1826-1902; Dufferin and Ava, Harriot Georgina Blackwood, Marchioness of, 1843?-1936; Morison, Odille; Morison, Charles E.;
Genre
Correspondence
Type
Text
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Identifier
RBSC-ARC-1149-2-10-09; RBSC_ARC_1149_2_10_09
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-1149-2-10-09
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
10.14288/1.0006202
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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/