]> wilson_c Celestia Wilson Correspondence An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 24 Oct 2010 Michele Combs 24 Oct 2010 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Wilson, Celestia. Celestia Wilson Correspondence 1847-1849 1 folder (SC) Letters from Ms. Wilson in Syracuse to her friend Caroline Stewart. The first letter mentions having heard a sermon from Rev. Samuel J. May. 3174731 English Biographical History

Nothing is known of Celestia Wilson other than the information contained in these letters. She evidently lived, or was living at the time of writing, in or near Syracuse, New York. The letters are addressed to Caroline Stewart, Summerhill, Cayuga County, New York.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Celestia Wilson Correspondence consists of two letters from Wilson to her friend Caroline F. Stewart. The letters are personal in nature and include mention of Wilson's activities, updates on mutual friends, inquiries after family members, and so on. The first letter mentions Wilson having heard a sermon from Rev. Samuel J. May (1797-1871) in Syracuse.

Arrangement of the Collection

Chronological.

Subject and Genre Headings New York State Women Authors May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871. Stewart, Caroline. Wilson, Celestia. Syracuse (N.Y.) -- History. Correspondence. Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Celestia Wilson Correspondence, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Transfer from Rare Books, 1970.

Inventory Correspondence Stewart, Caroline F.1847, 1849638