Archive Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
009.001.09 |
Collection |
Mary Suckley (1802 - 1872) |
Title |
Correspondence : Dr. George Suckley, 1850-1870 |
Date |
1850 -1870 |
Object Name |
Correspondence |
Scope & Content |
Correspondence : Dr. George Suckley, 1850-1870 1. Thanksgiving [No Date] : tells her he is going to visit his mother, asks what time she is having Thanksgiving dinner, he would like to stop by. 2. 7 August 1850 : tells her about the details of his leave visiting in New York and New Jersey, work at the hospital is lighter upon his return. 3. 23 July 1852 : describes a trip made unpleasant by a "severe attack of cholera," brought on by his "imprudence in eating too many raw onions," which he luckily had medicine to cure. Heard that Mr. Price sold his property to a Southern gentleman. 4. 23 May 1854 : discusses his current quarters (a log cabin), offices, "I am 24 this year and ought to begin to think of marrying. But I dont see any chance of marrying anyone here." "There are no single ladies at the post. I am glad of it, they are a nuisance." 5. 20 November 1855 : arrived in Philadelphia, made trip with geologists from Academy of Natural Sciences to a Professional frog catcher. 6. 31 July 1856 : discusses collecting seeds from berries and trees to send to Mr. Barton's arboretum. 7. 4 August 1857 : discusses his travels to Singapore, Alexandria, Marseilles, China, Hong Kong, Macoa, the Red Sea, etc. Offers treatment for Rheumatism for his cousin Kate. 8. 5 September 1857 : writing from Paris, "There is nothing like extended travel for improving and expanding the mind." Tells of visiting the Great Pyramids of Egypt, palaces of Alexandria. Currently staying at the Hotel du Louvre, eating two meals a day as the French do. 9. 21 September 1857 : writing from Paris, describes visits to Versailles, art galleries of famous French people (Louis XIV, etc), Palace of Luxembourg, Zoological gardens (Jardins des Plants), Triumphal Arche de L'etoile. Continues on 25 September 1857: describes arrival & visit to London; the Royal Botanical gardens at Kiev with botanist Sir William Hooker, meeting arctic voyager Sir John Richardson, and an ornithologist. 10. 17 February 1858: Refuses Dr. Hutton's offer of position of tutor / naturalist, because it does not suit him or his desires. 11. 29 August 1858: Hopes she likes the shawl. Aunt Christina died peacefully. 12. 14 September 1859 : Leaving on the 15th by stage coach for San Francisco, will arrive there in 13 days time. 13. 27 April 1861 : In New York, good health. There are 12,000 troops in the city. 14. 17 July 1861 : Arrived in Virginia, expects to be with General McClellan shortly. 15. 26 August 1861 : Discusses finances, with General Kearny's Brigade (New Jersey Volunteers). 16. 23 October 1861 : Complains about a servant he had dismissed, discusses how he has renamed the kitchen servants, war plans. Writes about meeting President and Mrs. Lincoln, [his dog] Jet following the President's carriage and trying to stretch the rations at the hospital to feed all of the sick. 17. 3 November 1861 : Sends list of acceptable items for the ladies of Rhinebeck to send to the hospital for the sick volunteers. Purchased a new horse. Relates story about losing his dog, Jet, who ended up at the White House with President Lincoln. 18. 4 January 1862 : Writing from Washington, details illness he is suffering. 19. 14 May 1864 : note scribbled on half of an envelope, many battles, he is healthy. 20. 31 May 1864 : writing from Fort Darling, where he is reinforcing General Grant, the 18th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac. 21. 22 June 1864 : writing from Baltimore, sending her "Autograph leaves from our country's authors." 22. 30 August 1864 : acting as medical director at General Butter's headquarters. Thanks her for sending him cider, lots of sickness among the troops. 23. 4 October 1864 : has become accustomed to the water where is stationed, treating many patients, "I believe that I have organized the best field hospitals that ever existed." 24. 8 December 1864 : has sufficient underclothing, but needs money, cannot withdraw his pay. 25. [No date] : Dr. Suckley cannot attend dinner. Part of note, written by Mary Moran, missing. 26. [No date] Envelope addressed to Miss Suckley [in Rutsen Suckley's hand] on which she note: "Kept for George." 27. 15 October 1865 : discusses his presence in town, who he is visiting, "I feel that it is high time that I should cease to be a burden on the family..." 28. 9 November 1865 : his visit to New Jersey was good, New York City was unhealthy this summer. 29. 26 November 1865 : At Dr. Greene's country home in New Jersey. 30. 9 December 1865 : Sends love to family, gives his estimated arrival time at home. 31. 12 December 1865 : changes his estimated day and time of arrival home. 32. 28 December 1866 : discusses Uncle Rutsen's health, Christmas dinner. 33. 31 December 1866 : discusses dinners with Uncle Rutsen, who has a new interest in oysters. 34. 15 July 1867 : Uncle has many currants in garden, they should be picked for jelly. Mary's notes to Rutsen re jelly on back. 35. 23 August 1867 : discusses weather, Uncle's health (bladder affliction, inflammation and pain, abdominal / intestinal distress). Requests certain medical supplies for him and 1/2 bushel of clams. 36. 17 July [1867] : Letter from Mary Suckley to Rutsen Suckley regarding George's request to borrow $5000.00 to buy stock in the milk business. Mary thinks they should let him have it as he resigned his position in the army at their desire. 37. 1868 envelope from Union Condensed Milk 38. 5 May 1868 : "I feel very well and am gaining strength rapidly." 39. 5 July 1868 : Arrived in Long Island, "The sea breezes are cool and refreshing." 40. 4 June 1869 : he is ill, fevered, and taking quinine. Note from Mary Suckley to "My dear Brother" forwarding letter to him. 41. [No Date] : envelope containing calling cards from Miss Potter, Dr. and Mrs. Layre [?] and Miss Hall, and Mr and Mrs. Launt Thompson. 42 July, [No date] : envelope 43. [No Date] : envelope 44. [No Date] : envelope 45. [1869] : obituary from the Army and Navy Journal describing Mr. Suckley's service. 46. 20 August 1869 : expresses sorrow to Miss Suckley about Dr. Georges death, "I cannot make out a cold list of his virtues in such a letter..." From A. Morolomee [?], US Army. With envelope. 47. 22 August 1869 : letter concerning Dr. Suckley's death, "with a very sad heart I sit down to address these few lines to you..." signed, "Your obedient serf," Michael Migan [?]. 48. 18 June 1870 : acknowledges receipt of Dr. Suckley's thesis, papers, and army badge. mentions the obituary. From Admiral C. Woodbury. |
Language of Material |
English |
People |
Suckley, Christina Sands (1780-1858) Suckley, George, Dr.(1830-1869) Suckley, Mary (1802-1872) Woodbury, C., Adm. |
Subjects |
American Civil War- Surgeons Hospitals London, England Natural history-Washington (Territory) Paris, France Thanksgiving Day Travel |
Legal Status |
Property of Wilderstein Historic Site |