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Guide to the Albertson Family Correspondence
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Albertson family | |
| Title | Albertson Family Correspondence, | |
| Dates: | 1846-1859 (Bulk 1846-1848) | |
| Abstract: | The Albertson Family, whose correspondence is described below, were members of an early Long Island family who lived in Southold. There are only thirteen letters in this collection. The majority of them concern Joseph Albertson. | |
| Extent: | 13 letters, .2 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | A-1 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
The Albertson Family whose correspondence is described below were members of an early Long Island family who lived in Southold.
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Scope and Content Note
As far as can be determined, this correspondence, with the possible exception of only one letter, was addressed among members of the immediate family and to no others. Usually the letters are from a son or daughter to one of the parents. One of the sons, namely, D.T. Albertson is referred to by his middle name, Tuthill.
There are only thirteen letters in this collection. The majority of them concern Joseph Albertson. Unless otherwise noted, the integral address leaf will have the town of Southold written on it. A name or date in parenthesis indicates that though the letter does not bear the specific name or date in question, evidence within the letter indicates that, nevertheless, said name or date is correct. If a question mark is inserted after name or date in parenthesis, the evidence for inserting this is largely conjectural (usually because of illegible handwriting). Several letters are torn or otherwise damaged (nos. 2, 5, 9, 12). However, as far as can be determined, the wording in these letters has not been affected. All letters have been written on single sheets of paper. As is customary, however, most of the sheets were folded to produce 2 leaves and 4 pages. Measurements for all letters have been computed on the basis of the single unfolded sheet. All measurements are approximate.
Feb. 15, 1846, New York From D.T. Albertson to his mother A chatty letter in which the writer makes mention of his brother Joseph in Albany who is “so much engaged in politics that he feels quite content. / Jan. 10, 1847, New York From J.C. Albertson to his father Refers to a damage suit involving the Long Island Rail Road, as well as to the settling of an estate. “Should you wish my services … if you will inform me, I will do everything in my power to aid you. / June 15, 1847, New York From E.B. (Mary) Albertson to her sister Expresses the hope that her sister and mother will visit her soon. Also mentions her brother Joseph, as well as brother, Tuthill who is making “a slow but sure beginning in business. / Nov. 22, 1947 Southold From Mrs. W.H. Wells to her grandmother Albertson “Tuthill has been quite …” Joseph said that he would attend to the cattle business immediately. / Oct. 13, 1848, Dover and Oct. 16, 1848, New York From Mary (E.B. Albertson) to her brother D.T. Albertson From D.T. Albertson to his father Concerns Joseph Albertson's illness. “Joseph remains quite sick, not able to leave here.” Upon receipt of the letter, D.T. Albertson utilized a leaf of it to write a note to his father. Mentions a suit against Joseph coming to trial shortly. “You had better attend to it for in all probability he will not be able to. / Oct. 15, 1848, Dover From (Mary E.B. Albertson) to her father Concerns Joseph Albertson's illness. “The Dr. says he is a very sick man. / Oct. 16, 1848, Dover From Mary E. (B.) Albertson to J. Wickham Case Concerns Joseph Albertson's illness. “Our dear Joseph is very sick indeed. / Oct. 17,(1848), Dover From Mary (E.B. Albertson) to her brother, D.T. Albertson Concerns Joseph Albertson's illness. Her brother, in turn, has written a very brief note to his father on the same letter. / Oct. 30, 1848 Dover From Mary (E.B. Albertson) to her mother Concerns Joseph A1bertson's illness. “His health improves, but very slowly. / Oct. (1848), Dover From Mary E.(B.) Albertson to her father Concerns Joseph Albertson's illness. “Yesterday we did not think that he would live the day out, today he is a little better. / April 18, 1859 From unknown correspondent, probably from an Albertson daughter to her mother A chatty, rambling letter. Illness and the general health and disposition of mutual friends are among some of the topics discussed. Also, hopes of making a trip out “but we must defer all expensive arrangements until that time that we are independent of public schools. / Undated, (1848), (New York?) From J.C. Albertson to his mother “I have taken part of a house and shall go to housekeeping as soon as I can get together enough of the necessary furniture and anything you may have to spare would be very, very acceptable and gratefully received. Tuthill Albertson mentioned very briefly. / Undated From Sarah C.A. Case to her mother, Mrs. J.C. Albertson Urges her to visit “They are anxiously wishing and waiting for you to come and see Them.” Tuthill is also referred to as being “steady and making efforts to be somebody.
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Arrangement
The letters are arranged in chronological order.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Creator of item, date of item (if known), identification of item, if a
photograph its control number. The Albertson Family Correspondence, Archives at
Queens Library, Queens Borough Public Library.
Provenance
The division does not know the provenance of the records.
Access Restrictions
Open for research without restrictions. Manuscripts are only available in the Archives at Queens Library, please call (718) 990-0770 for hours. Manuscript users will be required to complete the division's Manuscript Usage Form and deposit their photograph identification or Queens Borough Public Library card with a staff member. The identification will be returned to the user after she/he has returned the material. Manuscript users will deposit all their personal items behind the reference desk. Manuscript users must use the division's loose sheets of paper for note taking. To reiterate, no pen of any type is permitted. Paper and a pencil are available upon request. Manuscript users may be required to use special handling procedures depending on the conditions of the material.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
- Archives at Queens Library
- Queens Borough Public Library
- 89-11 Merrick Boulevard
- Jamaica, NY 11432
- Phone: (718) 990-0770.
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Access Points
Subject Names:
- Albertson, D. T. (Daniel Tuthill)
- Albertson, Edith Tuthill
- Albertson, Joseph Conklin
- Albertson, Mary
- Case, J. Wickham (Joseph Wickham)
- Case, Sarah C.A.
Subject Family Names:
- Albertson family
Subject Organizations:
- Long Island Rail Road
Subject Topics:
- Health
Subject Places:
- Albany (N.Y.)
- Southold (N.Y.)
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
