Box 02

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection contains materials from the Smyth, Young, Willson, and Strong families that have resided at Trumpington Manor for over three centuries. Much of the collection is the correspondence of Anna Young of Washington D.C. who married into the Willson family at Trumpington. Much of the later material was compiled by Mildred Strong, including the research on the Smyth family.This collection contains four series: Young family papers; Willson family papers; Smyth family...

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Regarding Villager's appointment to Kent Mission including his salary and schedule.

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Most likely a practice signature.

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Letter, circa 1877, regarding a cold peafowl sent to Horace.

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E. M. Hasselback’s portion of the letter requests Benjamin Young’s address, he is trying to contact him regarding claims by heirs related to Notley Young and the Potomac River flats and the District of Columbia. Edmonia’s portion contains family news.

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Sending one dollar for eggs. The hymn “Lord, for tomorrow and its needs” written in pencil on reverse and top of page.

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Letter from Anna’s son regarding family news.

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Letter regarding the date for the “Donation Party” for the church.

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Most likely from Elizabeth DuHamel, regarding their recent trip to the Eastern Shore and how well everyone says they look on their return, they enjoyed the boat over and the captain loaning them his binoculars near the lighthouse so they could view Trumpington. There is a note to Notley Young and views on public prayer, and other family news.

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Letter from Anna’s granddaughter regarding her studies, snow, and a retreat, as well as her Uncle Paul and Sophia moving to Baltimore, and the death of Dr. Courcy.