UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD
Archives/Special Collections
Chandler Family Letters, 1850-1874
MC 82
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. 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.
Photograph of a portrait of Dr. Charles Chandler, n.d.