A Brief Note to Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte from Their Son, Dirk

A brief note to Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte from their son, Dirk, who wrote, I am doing well. I write with my left hand and Benjamin holds the paper smooth. You must not concern yourselves about me. This is followed by a letter from son, Ben. Dirk is a peculiar fellow he tells them what they must do for him and whenever his stump is dressed he takes a mirror and examines it, telling them what to do. He has an extensive knowledge of wounds. He has the courage of a lion and doesn\u27t want to be mustered out of the service after he is better....The first three days I was with Dirk continuously so I got no sleep... .They say that Atlanta has fallen and I am sorry that I was not there...P.S....Dirk says father had better use his own judgment about coming or not. Do whatever he thinks he should do.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1262/thumbnail.jp

A Letter of Christine Van Raalte to Her Brother, Ben

A letter of Christine Van Raalte to her brother, Ben, reporting on the family\u27s new life in Amelia. She is very positive about her experiences there but is a bit homesick for her family and friends in Holland.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1498/thumbnail.jp

A Letter of A. C. Van Raalte to His Son, Ben

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to his son, Ben, giving a least half of the space to spiritual concerns for Ben\u27s spiritual life and the rest to personal matters. A.C.V.R. misses the comforts of home but is in good spirits although he feels he is aging fast. His wife is in reasonably good health although I sometimes fear for her. She misses the family, is bothered with rheumatism and frequently has cramps at night.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1499/thumbnail.jp

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

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps, asking him to place an order for some goods he needs.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1185/thumbnail.jp

Diary Entry of Geisje Vander Haar Visscher

Geisje Vander Haar Visscher\u27s diary contains an entry on page 13, in which she made a reference to both Albertus C. Van Raalte and to Mrs. Christina Van Raalte. An entry for 1849 on p. 10 said that the Van Raaltes often came to visit the Vander Haars. The 1856 reference is about the High School and bringing it into a better condition. This is a reference to the Pioneer School. She also said Mr. Van Vleck had come to the school. She thought that Mrs. Van Vleck was a lovely person. The Vander Haar apparently got to know the Van Vlecks well.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1850s/1334/thumbnail.jp

A Letter to A. C. Van Raalte from His Son, Ben

A letter to A. C. Van Raalte from his son, Ben, reporting on the battle for Atlanta.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1245/thumbnail.jp

A Letter to Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte from Her Son, Ben

A letter to Mrs. A. C. Van Raalte from her son, Ben, who reported that Yesterday we burned a large house, just like the Holland Academy. It was a beautiful fire and the boys enjoyed themselves. He gives her many details about the battle for Atlanta. No wonder she is worried about her sons\u27 safety! I received your package and letter and wish to thank you.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1248/thumbnail.jp

A Letter to A. C. Van Raalte from His Son, Ben

A letter to A. C. Van Raalte from his son, Ben.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1169/thumbnail.jp

A Letter to A. C. Van Raalte from His Son, Ben

A letter to A. C. Van Raalte from his son, Ben, who said that the hospital would be moved to Atlanta shortly.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1271/thumbnail.jp

Ben Van Raalte Wrote a Letter to His Mother

In a letter to his mother, Mrs. Albertus C. Van Raalte, her son, Ben, wrote that he was happy to learn that his father was getting better. However, he is very hurt that a rumour was going around that he did not shoot at the rebels and accuses Doesburg of the rumour. He witnessed a negro auction. Dirk is fine. He hopes to get more letters. Since he could not finish the letter on the 9th, he finished it on the 10th.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1163/thumbnail.jp