Letters Between Elizabeth White and Wilfrid Wheeler
Entry/Object ID
1984.3.37
Description
Oct. 18: Wheeler writes that his hurricane losses also somewhat offset by rainfall. Ponds still not full--problem for bogs. Asks if he might be included in 1st meeting of NJ Holly Committee. Fortunately, he has a good stock of "Emily" since army destroyed original tree. Trees injured by hurricane. Son Dick not yet at Fort Dix for medical reasons. Agrees that cut holly should be from one tree so that it looks uniform.
Oct. 20: Elizabeth says NJ Committee would be happy to have Wheeler at meeting. Explains where Locust is and how he might get there.
Oct. 27: Wheeler writes to say he can't come due to 'unexpected things" to do with hurricane (handwritten).
Oct. 29: More complete letter explaining that he has had to help people with hurricane damage to prevent scams. Hollies badly affected by salt spray. Son Dick is at Dix but not allowed out.
Collection
Whitesbog Heritage Collection
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Letter
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Correspondence
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Other Documents
Nomenclature Class
Documentary Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
General Notes
Note
C.R.Wolf, Millville, NJ, not invited to Holly Committee meeting because holly is just a hobby for him--has a sand and gravel business.
Note Type
Cataloging Note
Note
Wilfrid is misspelled as "Wilfred" on this typewritten copy of the original letter. This was brought to the archives' attention by Wheeler's great-granddaughter Emily Wheeler. Original letters were then found after the copy was accessioned.
