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. He encourages Phelps in his fund raising efforts. He then adds some personal notes: I am growing old and stiff and dull. By keeping me in the harness I will be finished up and soon obliged to retire. Old men have to learn to die by inches. A.C.V.R. is now 54!https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1860s/1301/thumbnail.jp

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

A letter of A. C. Van Raalte to Philip Phelps about the quarter centennial celebration of September and using that occasion to raise money for the Ebenezer Fund. A.C.V.R. is full of plans how to take the opportunity to raise money from the churches.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1118/thumbnail.jp

Rev. Albertus C Van Raalte Wrote a One-Line Note to Rev. Dr. Philip Phelps that He is Too Sick to Pay Any Attention to Business.

Rev. Albertus C Van Raalte wrote a one-line note to Rev. Dr. Philip Phelps that he is too sick to pay any attention to business.https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/vrp_1870s/1084/thumbnail.jp