MC 82 Chandler Family Letters Inventory

Box 1:
Folder 1:

1. Charles Chandler to Emma and Louisa Chandler, ALS (autograph letter, signed by author), Chandlerville, Illinois, 23 Dec 1850.
   • Charles discusses his health, the possible sale of his store, church activities and religious teaching, and family activities. 2 leaves, 4 pp.
2. Clarissa Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 26 January 1851.
   • Clarissa discusses hired help, her children's education, family, and the Preacher's Sunday sermon. 4 pp.
3. Charles Chandler to Emma and Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 1 May 1851.
   • Charles discusses the arrangements for his daughters to come home at the end of the school term. 1 p.
4. Cousin Lucy to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Fredonia, New York, 30 June 1851.
   • Cousin Lucy discusses her son Thomas' health, recalls meeting Louisa, her move to a new home in Fredonia, New York, and her plans for the 4th of July. 4 pp.
5. Charles and Clarissa Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 30 Nov 1851.
   • The Chandlers discuss church services and religion, family and home, missing Louisa, a new school teacher, and proposed visits to Louisa. 4 pp.
6. Charles Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 27 Dec 1851.
   • Chandler discusses his cold. 1 pp.
7. Charles E. Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Palmyra, Missouri, 2 Apr 1852.
   • Charles E. discusses having friends, the horse father gave Louisa, her sad feelings, and regret at not having written longer letters. 2 pp., envelope.
8. Charles and Clarissa Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 20 Apr 1852.
   • The Chandlers discuss Louisa's illness and her studies at Monticello Seminary, regret not writing more often, and express their love for Louisa. 3 pp., envelope.
9. Charles E. Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Palmyra, Missouri, 22 Jan 1853.
   • Charles E. discusses Louisa's illness, weather and mail, and his studies. 2 pp., envelope.
10. Charles Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 18 Feb 1853.
    • Charles discusses his trip to Springfield, a fire in Beardstown, and his friends' and family's health. 3 pp.
11. Charles E. Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Palmyra, 25 Mar 1853.
    • Charles E. discusses his father's visit to him at school in Palmyra, Mo., pies and cakes, and church. 2 pp., envelope.
12. Charles Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, Sept 1853.
    • Chalres discusses illnesses, Louisa spending the winter in New York and Lowell, and his peaches and apples. 3 pp.
13. Clarissa Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 25 Oct [1853?].
    • Clarissa discusses her trip into Beardstown, the death of a friend, visits from family and friends, church activities and religious feelings, and Louisa's trip to New York. 4 pp.

Folder 2:

14. Calvin E. Child to Louisa Chandler, ALS, New York, 25 Jan 1854.
    • Child discusses his illness, spring vacation, his visit to cousin Julia, snowstorm and sleigh rides, and his slippers. 2 leaves, 7 pp., envelope.
15. Harrison T. Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 2 Feb 1854.
    • Harrison discusses the family, Jane's baby, religion, and his hope to see Louisa soon. 3 pp., envelope.
16. Charles and Clarissa Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 5 Feb 1854.
    • Chandlers discuss their trip to Beardstown, Jane's baby, and the new houses and church in Chandlerville. 4 pp.
17. Charles E. Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 16 Mar 1854.
    • Charles E. discusses the Gage family's concert, mother and father's trip to St. Louis, and Jane's baby. 3 pp., envelope.
18. One ledger page of accounts, 1858
19. Charles Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 15 Jan 1871.
    • Charles discusses his illness and remedies, his trip to Springfield, and the death of a friend. 2 leaves, 4 pp.
20. Charles Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 10 Nov 1874.
    • Charles discusses his family and their health, obtaining photographs of all his grandchildren, and feeling sad and lonely. 4 pp.
21. Charles Chandler to Louisa Chandler, ALS, Chandlerville, 6 Dec 1874.
    • Charles discusses sending a box of goblets and a silver pitcher to Louisa, how lonely and sad his wife's death has left him, the support of children and grandchildren, his health, and the family. 4 pp.
22. "Aunt" to "Nephew," ALS, Chandlerville, 27 Mar ca. 1870s.
    • Names unknown. "Aunt" discusses her nephew's previous letter, the Scagg family, Aunt's cousins, Aunt Emma, and Grandpa, and her trip to Jacksonville. 2 leaves, 6 pp.

Folder 3:

23. "Historical Vignette," Dr. Charles Chandler of Chandlerville, Illinois, n.d., photocopy
24. 24. Newspaper article, "The Cenotaph at Chandlerville: Last Summer in a Cemetery Jim Krohe Found a Spot for Dreamers," Illinois Times, January 6-12, 1978 (photocopy)
25. 25. Photograph of a portrait of Dr. Charles Chandler, n.d.