Copy of a Letter from A. C. Van Raalte to Gilman Chase

A copy of a letter of A.C.V.R. to Gilman Chase regarding property matters. The letter is difficult to read even though A.C.V.R. wrote in English. Apparently he hastily made a copy of the original letter. Therefore, his handwriting is not in the usual clear style of most of his writings. The letter needs to be deciphered in order to be useful for research.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1850s/1253/thumbnail.jp

A Letter of A. C. Van Raalte to His Son, D. B. K.

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to his son, D. B. K., wanting to make sure that Dirk knew that Congress passed a law that Civil War veterans who lost limbs can receive a pension of $24 a month. He chides Dirk for not telling him more about what he is doing.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1195/thumbnail.jp

The Marriage Certificate of Simon Sprietsma and Geertruida Gerdink

The marriage certificate of Simon Sprietsma and Geertruida Gerdink, both of Holland. The ceremony was conducted the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte and the certificate is in his handwriting.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1196/thumbnail.jp

Letter from A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps. A.C.V.R. is back in Holland. Reference to the gift of Schieffelin. Building plans for Academy buildings.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1041/thumbnail.jp

A Note of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps

A note of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps about college business.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1012/thumbnail.jp

A Brief Letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps

A brief letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps that Mks. Oggel, is ready at any time to deed the lot South of the Orphan House to the consistory of First Church.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1203/thumbnail.jp

Letter from A. C. Van Raalte to John Ball

A letter of A.C.V.R. to John Ball, Grand Rapids, on business matters.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1840s/1201/thumbnail.jp

A Letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, a message of discouragement. ...We are left in the cold... A great number here could be won for the Western interest but the managers [of the Synod] know how to kill it.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1470/thumbnail.jp

A Letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, responding to Phelps\u27 request that he accept an appointment by the Council to raise funds for the endowment. A.C.V.R. is reluctant, however, to leave the Virginia Settlement. It would cause disappointment there and besides I consider it to be my missionary work which I am not allowed to part with.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1511/thumbnail.jp

A Letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, reporting on his discussions Suydam and Schieffelin. A key letter which reveals Schieffelin\u27s thinking about investments and his interest in Classical Schools.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1524/thumbnail.jp