The Rosina Lyon Letters

History

There were several sisters in the Lyon family that attended Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, but the connection with these letters is Rosina Lyon, a niece of Mary Lyon, the founder of the Seminary. These letters give an interesting glimpse into Seminary life.

The Images

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

A Letter Written on Oct 2, 1845, to Rosina Lyon from Lavina Crawford: envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Postmarked Apr 11 [1845] in Fredonia NY. Addressed to Miss Rosina Lyon in South Hadley. A pencil notation on the cover: "Rec. Apr. 16. 1845. L. Crawford. Ans. June 6."; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Oct 2, 1845, to Rosina Lyon from Lavina Crawford: envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Postmarked Oct 1 [1845] in Fredonia NY. Addressed to Miss Rosina Lyon in South Hadley.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Nov 17, 1846, to Lucy Lyon from sisters Rosina Lyon and Susan Lyon: envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Postmarked Nov 18 [1846] in South Hadley. Addressed to Mrs. Rev. E. C. Lord in Preston Hollow NY, and forwarded to South Hadley.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jan 31, 1847, to Rosina Lyon from Mount Holyoke alum Beulah Belknap: envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Addressed to Miss Rosina Lyon, Willoughby Female Seminary, Ohio.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on June 5, 1847, to Nancy Lyon from sister Rosina Lyon: envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Postmarked Jun 9 [1847] in South Hadley. Addressed to Mrs. Rev. J. M. Purinton in Forestville NY.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written around June 11, 1847, to Rosina Lyon from cousin Stukely Ellsworth: envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Postmarked Jun 11 [1847] in New Haven Conn. Addressed to Miss Rosina Lyon at Mount Holyoke Female Seminary.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Feb 16, 1849, to Rosina Lyon from sister Lucy Lyon: envelope Addressed to Miss Rosina Lyon, Willoughby, Ohio. Postmarked Feb 16, [1849] in South Hadley.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jul 9, 1849, to Rosina Lyon from sister Louisa Lyon: envelope Addressed to Miss Rosina Lyon, Willoughby Seminary, Ohio. Postmarked Jul 10, [1849] in New Haven Conn.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Aug 13, 1849, to Rosina Lyon from Seminary student Anna Moody: envelope Addressed to Miss Rosina Lyon, Willoughby Seminary, Ohio. Postmarked Aug 16, [1849] in South Hadley.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jun 11, 1850, to Rosina Lyon from Seminary alumna Harriet Johnson: envelope The letter is folded and addressed on an exposed portion of the paper. Addressed to Miss Rosina L. Dayfoot.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.