Archive Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
023.004.02 |
Collection |
Robert Bowne Suckley (1856 - 1921) |
Title |
Correspondence: Henry Eglinton Montgomery Suckley, 1913 |
Date |
1913 |
Object Name |
Correspondence |
Scope & Content |
Twenty-nine items: letters, a telegram, a postcard Jan-Feb. Letters to RBS in Switzerland. [letter #2] Feb.1. Newman ran over man in Rhinebeck--given care at the Thompson House. [#3] Feb. 7. Witnesses say Newman was not at fault. Henry suggests taking out insurance. "Two men tried to force an entrance the other night, , but at a sight of McCarthy's pistol, they retreated." [#9] June 25. Requests that boxing gloves be sent. [#12] July 7: Requests his pipe & pouch. [#13] July 10. Requests any portion of his July 1st allowance that is convenient, about $250. [#16] Aug 18: Requests his fountain pen. [#17] Oct: Strongly suggests getting NYC apt. as less expensive for the boys and more comfortable and just the thing Mama needs for her "nervous state." [#24] Nov. 17. Plans to buy a typewriter. [#27] Dec. 4. Does not like the idea of stuffing the head of Fiasac [dog who was killed by a train.] Most letters written on Spencer Trask & Co. Bankers letterhead. Henry often gives stock market news and suggestions. |
People |
McCarthy, John ( - 1917) Newman, John H. Suckley, Arthur Rutsen (1890-1975) Suckley, Elizabeth "Bessie" Philips Montgomery (1864-1953) Suckley, Henry Eglinton Montgomery (1887-1917) Suckley, Robert "Robin" Bowne, Jr.(1888-1974) Suckley, Robert Bowne, Sr. (1856-1921) |
Subjects |
Accidents Apartment houses-New York City Finance Health Nerves Spencer Trask & Co. Bankers (New York City) Taxidermy Thompson House, Rhinebeck NY |
Legal Status |
Property of Wilderstein Historic Site |