Leslie, Harriet Jane, 1828-1864
Person
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Robert Leslie Collection
Collection
Call Number: MSS 15
Abstract:
The collection comprises sketchbooks, writings, and correspondence by Charles Robert Leslie (1794-1859) and his family.
Dates:
circa 1812-1900
Letter to Charles Robert and Harriet Stone Leslie, 1835 October 9
Item — 1: Series 2; Series 3, Folder: 6
Call Number: MSS 15, Series III
Scope and Contents:
Harriet writes to her parents from school, thanking them for their letter and wishing she could be home. She expresses desire to see "the telescope" and "dear little baby," who may be George Dunlop Leslie. She reports having been on several walks for "blackberrying" and says that there are several new girls at school this quarter. She again writes of missing her family and wanting to "nurse the baby." She includes Caroline's love in closing the letter.On the last two pages of the...
Dates:
1835 October 9
Letter to Charles Robert and Harriet Stone Leslie, 1836 January 23
Item — 1: Series 2; Series 3, Folder: 7
Call Number: MSS 15, Series III
Scope and Contents:
Harriet writes her parents from school in Berkhamsted. She thanks them for their recent letter and hopes that her Aunt Sarah is recovering. She reports on a friend's birthday, in honor of which the "governess gave the girls a treat." She declares that she is happy at school but looks forward to reuniting with her family at midsummer. Harriet remarks that her chilblains are better but that "we have had little colds," and goes on to include Caroline in sending love to her parents, suggesting...
Dates:
1836 January 23
Letter to Charles Robert Leslie, circa 1840-1855
Item — 1: Series 2; Series 3, Folder: 9
Call Number: MSS 15, Series III
Scope and Contents:
Harriet reports calling upon a Miss Rogers and talking with her about an election. A Mr. Jones was not elected and Miss Rogers claims that "it was the Queen's doing." There is some concern about "the Jones[es] escap[ing] skin free & spotless..." Harriet goes on to discuss further social calls and correspondence. She inquires about her brother Bradford's face (it seems to have been injured) and comments on other mutual acquaintances. Harriet worries about someone called Ann, who seems...
Dates:
circa 1840-1855
Letter to Harriet Leslie, 1844 May 14-15
Item — 1: Series 2; Series 3, Folder: 4
Call Number: MSS 15, Series III
Scope and Contents:
Leslie and his wife write to their daughter from Brussels, where they are staying. Leslie writes first, commenting on the impressive Catholic churches and services there, and in particular on the music. He goes into great detail about the various services and forms of music performed in church. He includes a description and small ink sketch of a figure representing the Virgin Mary, over whose head "is a large halo of silver stars." He also writes of visiting the Royal Castle of Laeken,...
Dates:
1844 May 14-15
Letter to Robert Charles and Charles Robert Leslie, with additional note from Bradford Leslie to R.C. Leslie, circa 1835-45
Item — 1: Series 2; Series 3, Folder: 8
Call Number: MSS 15, Series III
Scope and Contents:
On the first page of this letter, Harriet writes to tell her brother Robert about a ship, a "large East India man [sic] came into Portsmouth yesterday." Knowing of Robert's interest in ships, she provides details on the vessel, which is called, "The Prince of Walse [sic]" and is "frigate built." She goes on to write to her father on the following pages of the letter. Mary, who seems to be staying with her mother and siblings, relays a message telling her father that "Mr. Waters...is to clean...
Dates:
circa 1835-45
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- Archival Object 5
- Collection 1
- Subject
- Correspondence 5
- Albums (Books) 1
- Autobiographies 1
- Brussels (Belgium) 1
- Cut-paper works 1