Letters from Abby Turner to her mother, Emeline Cogswell, summer of 1915

History

Abby Turner 1896 wrote to her mother, Emeline Cogswell Turner 1855, when she was traveling. Abby spent the summer in Maine and New Hampshire.

The Images

All documents have the first page scanned, and comments about their contents are included below.

A Letter Written on Jun 20, 1915

envelope Postmarked Jun 21, 1915 am in Warwick Mass. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass.

page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written around Jun 21, 1915

front "Gilmore Pond and Mt. Monadnock"

back Divided back, postmarked Jun 21, 1915 5pm in Fitzwilliam NH. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass. "Do you remember how Monadnock looked like this from Jaffrey? We have had a lovely walk to the Mountain House and have met very nice people here - some who have told us much about Moosilauke. Love to you, Abby"

A Postcard Written around Jun 22, 1915

front "'The Turn in the Road' Dublin, N.H."

back Divided back, postmarked Jun 22, 1915 6am in Dublin NH. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass. "This shows you that we sometimes see very civilized roads just like city parks! We had an elegant walk over the mountain today. Love to you - Abby"

A Postcard Written on Jun 23, 1915

front "Above the Spring, Monadnock Mountain, N.H."

back Divided back, postmarked Jun in Fitzwilliam NH. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass. "Wed. A.M. We find the house at Fitzwilliam very comfortable. Your letter came all right. Am glad you had the flowers. Had a nice walk yesterday from Richmond. This afternoon we go to the Mountain House on Monadnock for the night. Tomorrow over the top to Dublin and probably on Friday to Warren, though it may be Saturday. We have a place in Dublin. Love - Abby"

A Letter Written on Jun 26, 1915

envelope Postmarked Jun 26, 1915 in Concord NH. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass.

page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Jun 29, 1915

front Postmarked Jun 30, 1915 5pm in Warren NH. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass.

back "Tues. morning. We are on the top of Mount Moosilauke. The day yesterday when we came up was wonderful, with a good sunset and a beautiful sunrise at about 4 A.M. I saw it! We could see Monadnock - and indeed all the mountains they ever see yesterday. We shall get to North Woodstock tomorrow (Wed.) I think and be around here until Sat. Shall spend Sat. night with Jessee I think and get home Sunday P.M. Love - Abby -"

A Postcard Written on Jun 30, 1915

front "Tip Top House, Mt. Moosilanke" [sic] Copyright 1912, by F.C. Jackson, Warren, N.H.

back Divided back, postmarked Jun 30, 1915 3pm in Woodstock NH. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass. "We came down yesterday (Tuesday) and had a fine trail. Then got a pleasant farmer to bring us along a few miles so we can get to the Franconia Notch today. Then we stay at North Woodstock until Sat. Love to you - Abby"

A Letter Written on Jul 1, 1915

envelope Postmarked Jul 2, 1915 10am in North Woodstock, NH. with corner card for Mountain View House in North Woodstock. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass.

page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Aug 18, 1915

envelope Postmarked Aug 18, 1915 am in Harborside Maine. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass.

page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Aug 19, 1915

front "Canal dug by British in 1815 Castine, Maine"

back Divided back, postmarked Aug 19, 1915 am in Harborside Maine. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass. "The weather is fine. Yesterday we had unusually good surf. In the afternoon we went over to Castine but did not stop long enough to see Mrs. Dow. We plan to take a long auto ride tomorrow so I shall not write then. Love to you - Abby Thurs. A.M."

A Postcard Written around Aug 21, 1915

front "Valley Cove, from Flying Mt."

back Divided back, postmarked Aug 21, 1915 1pm in South West Harbor Maine. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass. "Mt. Desert Island. This is fine. We came over with Mrs. Paige yesterday for she is visiting until Monday and meantime we are boarding near and walking. We went up the little mountain in the middle yesterday. Wonderful views. Love Abby"

A Letter Written on Aug 22, 1915

envelope Postmarked Aug 22, 1915 7pm in Southwest Harbor Maine, with corner card for Hotel Dirigo, Southwest Harbor Maine crossed out and forwarding address for A. H. Turner, South Hadley, inserted. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass.

page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Aug 24, 1915

envelope Postmarked Aug 24, 1915 am in Harborside Maine. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass.

page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Aug 28, 1915

front "Turnpike Road / 26"

back Divided back, postmarked Aug 28, 1915 am in Harborside Maine. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass. "Saturday / We didn't get to this exact spot yesterday but we know where it is! We had a beautiful day, crossing the bay and going by auto nearly to Camden and then up Mount Megunticook, an easy climb, but with a lovely view of the shore and islands. We hope to call on Mrs. Dow this afternoon[.] With love to you - Abby -"

A Letter Written on Aug 29, 1915

envelope Postmarked Aug 31, 1915 am in Harborside, Maine. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass.

page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 1, 1915

envelope Postmarked Sep 2, 1915 12noon in Nashua NH. Addressed to Mrs. E. M. Turner, Box 34, South Hadley Mass.

page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.