William Campbell letters
Collection — Folder: S0215
Identifier: S0215
Scope and Contents
There are three letters in this collection, plus a daguerreotype of Nancy and William holding a book. The first letter is undated and is addressed to “Respected Wife.” He mentions the steam boat Wisconsin, and “our iron horse … roaring like he would tear things to pieces.”
On November 1, 1849, William wrote to James F. Harney about the possibility of the two of them rooming together. He said his health was bad. He wrote: “My desire is that on these local matters we be united.”
On December 12, 1849, William wrote to Mrs. Nancy Campbell from “my seat in the Legislative Hall.” He told his wife: “I have attended on the lectures of Mr. Vampson.” “I have visited several churches.” William also visited the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, the Camp, and the insane hospital “some two miles” away. He said “all is pell mell” and the “house is now in such an uproar I cannot write.”
On November 1, 1849, William wrote to James F. Harney about the possibility of the two of them rooming together. He said his health was bad. He wrote: “My desire is that on these local matters we be united.”
On December 12, 1849, William wrote to Mrs. Nancy Campbell from “my seat in the Legislative Hall.” He told his wife: “I have attended on the lectures of Mr. Vampson.” “I have visited several churches.” William also visited the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, the Camp, and the insane hospital “some two miles” away. He said “all is pell mell” and the “house is now in such an uproar I cannot write.”
Dates
- 1849
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Nancy and William Campbell had their picture taken with him holding a book. The daguerreotype is included in the file. He mentions Crawfordsville in his letters. William served in the Indiana House of Representatives.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Emma White on 1902/05/25.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Nikki Stoddard Schofield during May 2013. EAD finding aid completed by Bethany Fiechter on 2018/05/11.
- Title
- William Campbell letters
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
