The Mary Ann Cary Letters

History

These letters were written to Mary Ann Cary by family members while she was a student at Mount Holyoke Female Seminary. They give a glimpse of her family and their devout spiritual life.

The Images

All documents have at least a portion of the first page scanned, and comments about their contents are included below.

A Letter Written on Nov 9, 1842, from 8-year-old sister Sarah and "Cheche" [?]

envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Addressed to Miss Mary Ann Cary in Sunderland Mass, care of Rev A Cary. Postmarked in Boston.

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

A Letter Written on Apr 11, 1849, from uncle A. [Austin] Cary

envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Addressed to Miss Mary Ann Cary at the Seminary. Posted April 11 [1849] in Sunderland, Mass.

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

A Letter Written on Jul 5, 1849, from cousin Louisa Torrey

envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Addressed to Miss Mary A. Cary at the Seminary. Posted Jul 10 [1849] in Foxboro, Mass. Inscription on the reverse: "This was folded in the dark"

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

A Letter Written on Jun 25, 1850, from her mother

envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Postmarked Jun 29 [1850] in Foxboro, Mass. Addressed to Miss Mary Ann Cary at the Seminary.

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