Products Julia Sand – Letter 18 01/16/2025 Context Julia references Dr. William Holme Van Buren, a well-respected surgeon. Years prior, he had turned down a nomination from Abraham Lincoln to…
Products Julia Sand – Letter 4 01/16/2025 Context On October 19, 1881, President Arthur gave a speech at Yorktown for the 100th anniversary of the battle that won American independence.
Products Julia Sand – Letter 22 01/16/2025 Context Beyond the New York state elections, the country as a whole saw similar results in the elections of November 7, 1882 –…
Products Julia Sand – Letter 3 01/16/2025 Context President Arthur had recently come back to visit New York City. This move raised concerns – both regarding if the President was…
Products Julia Sand – Letter 6 01/16/2025 Context This letter was written a few days after the New York State elections of 1881. Julia makes reference to…
Products Julia Sand – Letter 15 01/16/2025 Context The “Park” referenced is Central Park. As Julia noted in letter 5, she lived near the 72nd Street entrance. Letter 15…