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Letter from UM Wheeler to Cornelia E. Boardman noting his unhappiness at not finding her at home on a recent visit. He discusses Cornelia's character and the good traits he has been told she possesses, and expresses his wish to gain "a more tender attachment." He goes on to note that "you are a lady whom a clergyman would be blessed in gaining for a companion through life's diversified journey of toils and comforts." He asks to visit on the 24th of June to discuss, and requests that if she has a prior attachment or other reason to reject his offer she return this letter to him at Woodbury. He goes on to provide his family history. (Wheeler was serving as a minister in Woodbury, Connecticut at St. Paul's Church.)

Folder contains a 6½" x 9" photo identifying Joseph A. Wheelock (1890). A mixture of 2½" x 4" cartes-de-visite and 4" x 6" cabinet cards identify John Wheelock, Mary Adams Wheelock, Julia Wheelock, Daisy Wheelock (1892), Sarah Adams Wheelock (Daisy) daughter of Mary Adams Wheelock (1876), Joseph A. Wheelock (1876 & 1881). Also one Tin Type identifying Jo. Wheelock son of Mary A. Wheelock.