Ellen Douglas Denison Goodnow to Isaac Tichenor Goodnow

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Ellen Douglas Denison Goodnow to Isaac Tichenor Goodnow

Ellen Goodnow wrote from Manhattan, Kansas Territory, to her husband, Isaac, who was traveling on the East coast. Ellen updated him on the progress of Bluemont College's construction, and suggested that they move into the school building temporarily to keep watch over loose supplies ("anything moveable is in danger"), especially doors and windows. She recounted an incident in which a housemate's accident left him with a deep head wound and included details of the treatment. Goodnow also listed more supplies that she needed from the East, gave Isaac clothing suggestions to keep healthy, and expressed her fatigue at running the household without him.

Creator: Goodnow, Ellen Douglass Denison, 1812-1890
Date: August 16, 1859