Item 26: Letter from Charles Devens to A[ndrew]. T[odd]. McClintock, 1878 July 8
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Dates
- Created: 1878 July 8
Creator
- Devens, Charles, 1820-1891 (Person)
Access:
All series and subseries within this collection are open for research, with the exception of a few files within the Academia series that are restricted. The Academia series contains financial and sensitive institutional records from Wilkes College, and financial report records from Princeton University that will remain restricted for 80 years upon creation.
Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter/Correspondence
Condition Note:
Great. Paper quality is still whole and the printed and written texts are legible.
Measurements:
7 ½ in. x 4 ¾ in.; Envelope: 5 ¼ x 3 in.
Description:
The following item depicts a letter dated July 8, 1878, written by Charles Devens to Andrew Todd McClintock. In the letter, Devens writes that the presidential party arrived back in Washington the previous night from their visit to the Wyoming Valley. He writes that they were tired but were greatly pleased by the good experience and hospitality that met them on their journey. Devens goes on to ask Andrew to write to his wife, Hannah McClintock, and send his thanks and respects to him.
The presidential party in question would have been that of president Rutherford B. Hayes’ term during the Third Party System.
This is a letter written from the United States’ Attorney General Charles Devens who served as the 35th AG from 1877-1881. The letter is written on paper with a heading that reads in printed text, “Department of Justice, Washington.” The envelope the letter came in is included with the letter, and has “Department of Justice” printed on the top left of the envelope where the sender’s address is. The envelope is stamped, “Washington D.C., Jul 8, 4PM, 1878” The envelope is addressed to A. J. McClintock, Esq, Wilkes-Barre PA- and the return address only has “Judge Devens, Atty General.” written.
Location:
Wilkes-Barre, Wyoming Valley, Washington D.C.
Transcription:
July 6 - ‘[18]78
My Dear Sir
The presidential
party arrived
safely last night in
Washington somewhat
tired and exhausted by
the journey but very
much pleased with
their visit to the
Wyoming Valley and the
cordial reception they
met there-
I am especially
Inside Right: indebted to yourself and Mrs. McClintock for the generous hospitality which made my stay in Wilkes-Barre so delightful I beg you write presently most respectful regards to Mrs. McClintock and the young ladies and believe me Your ob[e]d[ien]t-Serv[an]t- Charles Devens
A. T. McClintock Esq[uire]
Inside Right: indebted to yourself and Mrs. McClintock for the generous hospitality which made my stay in Wilkes-Barre so delightful I beg you write presently most respectful regards to Mrs. McClintock and the young ladies and believe me Your ob[e]d[ien]t-Serv[an]t- Charles Devens
A. T. McClintock Esq[uire]
Creator
- Devens, Charles, 1820-1891 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
Contact:
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu