This urgent letter written on hotel stationary gives a glimpse into the life of one average Mohican Hotel Guest. It was discovered in the Lamson & Goodnow Carriage House located on Conway Street in the Buckland section of Shelburne Falls, MA in 2015.
A small handwritten poem by Linda Lee Abel, written on a small folded sheet of paper. Transcription: 'Memories on a bulletin board / hanging on / trying to be forever / when they've past away / is it right for them to be / when only / past they…
A handmade birthday card. It contains a drawing on the front of a figure with a birthday cake, a Yale flag and an etc. flag. Transcription: 'A half-pint / card for / a / belated Half Birthday / Have a Happy!! / Love / Lynn
Home of Anna Hempstead Branch, Mary Branch and other notable figures. The oldest part, built by Robert Hempstead circa 1643. One of the oldest houses in New England. Used as a fort in the Seven Years War.
Postcard of the Joshua Hempsted House in New London, Conn. The front of the card also contains the following text: "Built in 1678, fortified against hte Indians, and noted for its story of 'Pretty Patty Hempstead [sic]'."
Photographic postcard of the Joshua Hempsted House in New London (spelled "Hempstead" on the card). The card provides historical/biographical information on the house.