Albert Hafner Letters

Creator

Albert Hafner

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Publication Date

8-31-1891

Abstract

A letter from Albert Hafner to his fiancée Elizabeth Chandler in Massachusetts. He excitedly announces new stamps he has found for her young Family member Winthrop. He then thanks Chandler for a Calendula blossom she sent him. Hafner contemplates the value in marrying young versus marrying later in life. He answers Chandler's question about his mother's approval of his decisions. Hafner then enters a long argument for wearing knee-length breeches as opposed to trousers. He tells Chandler their relationship is in no means an entrapment, as a real man would never need to trap a woman into marrying him and having his children. Comparatively, though, he considers that love itself might be called a trap, but one he willingly enters. He closes by updating Chandler on the well-being of the sick guests in the hotel and the stifling heat that is coming to an end.

Keywords

Gifts, Flowers, Postage stamps, Marriage, Family, Pants, Betrothal, Love

Extent

8 pages

Geographic Location

Tarpon Springs (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Albert Hafner Letters

Box

1

Folder

7

Language

English

Digital Date

2023

Media Type

Correspondence

Identifier

hafner_1012

Type

Book

Letter, Albert Hafner to Elizabeth Chandler, August 31, 1891

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