Robert Waterston and Robert C. Waterston diaries, 1832-1833, 1861
Using These Materials
- Restrictions:
- The collection is open for research.
Summary
- Creator:
- Waterston, Robert, 1778-1869 and Waterston, R. C. (Robert Cassie), 1812-1893
- Abstract:
- This collection is made up of one diary of Robert Waterston of Boston, Massachusetts, and a diary of his son, Unitarian minister Robert Cassie Waterston. Robert C. Waterston kept his diary from May 1, 1832, to March 27, 1833. He wrote about attendance at meetings for The Association for Religious Improvement, religion, literature, life, philosophy, travel in New England (with a corresponding mileage log and related expenses), and weather observations. The elder Robert Waterson kept his diary between February 10 and April 7, 1861. He reflected on national politics, the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, secession, and the Civil War. He also noted weather observations and provided frequent religious mediations.
- Extent:
- 2 volumes
- Language:
- English
- Authors:
- Collection processed and finding aid created by Cari Griffin, October 2018
Background
- Scope and Content:
-
This collection is made up of one diary of Robert Waterston of Boston, Massachusetts, and a diary of his son, Unitarian minister Robert Cassie Waterston. Robert C. Waterston kept his diary from May 1, 1832, to March 27, 1833. He wrote about attendance at meetings for The Association for Religious Improvement, religion, literature, life, philosophy, travel in New England (with a corresponding mileage log and related expenses), and weather observations.
The elder Robert Waterson kept his diary between February 10 and April 7, 1861. He reflected on national politics, the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, secession, and the Civil War. He also noted weather observations, provided frequent religious mediations, and included a log of letters sent and received. On the rear cover are "A Few of the Last Words of Baron Bunson", attributed to "Review Chretienne, 15 December 1860".
- Biographical / Historical:
-
Robert Waterston was born February 12, 1778, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He married Hephzibah Lord (1788-1862) on December 10, 1810. They had six children including, Robert Cassie Waterston (1812-1893). Robert died on August 30, 1869, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Robert Cassie Waterston was born March 20, 1812, to Robert and Hephzibah (née Lord) Waterston. He studied theology at Cambridge and led multiple Unitarian congregations in Boston. He married Anna Cabot Lowell Quincy on April 21, 1840. They had two children: Helen Ruthven Waterston (1841-1858) and Robert Waterston (1845-1847). Robert C. Waterston died on February 21, 1893.
- Acquisition Information:
- 2016. M-6040.13, M-6040.14 .
- Processing information:
-
This collection has been processed according to minimal, accession-level processing procedures and may be revised, expanded, or updated in the future.
- Rules or Conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)
Related
- Additional Descriptive Data:
-
Related Materials
Related Collections held by the William L. Clements Library:Published Works by or about Robert Waterston or Robert C. Waterston held by the Clements Library:- A Brief Memoir of Robert Waterston, a Boston Merchant. By One Who Knew Him Many Years. Boston, 1860.
- Re-union of the English High School Association, February 20, 1882: presentation of the portrait of Robert C. Waterston: with remarks upon that occasion. Boston: Franklin Press: Rand, Avery, & Co., 1882.
- Massachusetts Historical Society, Library. Catalogue of the Library and Collection of Autograph letters, papers, and documents bequeathed to the Massachusetts Historical Society by the Rev. Robert C. Waterston. Boston, Printed for the Society, 1906.
- Quincy, Josiah P. Memoir of Rev. R.C. Waterston. Cambridge [Mass.]: John Wilson and Son, University Press, 1893.
- Ware, Henry. A discourse preached at the ordination of Mr. Robert C. Waterston as minister at large, Nov. 24, 1839. Boston: I.R. Butts, printer, 1840.
- Waterston, R.C. Address at the third triennial convention of the West Newton State Normal School, July 26, 1848. Boston: L.C. Bowles, 1848.
- Waterston, R.C. Address by Rev. R.C. Waterston at the Public Meeting of the Benevolent Fraternity of Churches on Sunday Evening, January 29, 1882. Cambridge, Mass.: J. Wilson and Son, University Press, 1882.
- Waterston, R.C. An address delivered at the installation of Rev. George M. Rice as pastor of the First Church in Chelsea, September 18, 1844. Boston: L.C. Bowles, 1844.
- Waterston, R.C. An address on pauperism, its extent, causes, and the best means of prevention; delivered at the church in Bowdoin square, February 4, 1844. By R.C. Waterston. Pub. by the Society for the prevention of pauperism. Boston, C.C. Little and J. Brown, 1844.
- Waterston, R.C. American Art and Art Unions. Cambridge: Metcalf and Co., 1850.
- Waterston, R.C. Christianity Applied to Cities: A Discourse Delivered at the Dedication of the Preble Chapel in Portland. Boston: Printed by J. Wilson & Son, 1851.
- Waterston, R.C. A Discourse Delivered at the Dedication of the chapel of the Church of the Saviour. Boston: W. Crosby & H.P. Nichols, 1846.
- Waterston, R.C. Discourse on the Life and Character of John Quincy Adams Delivered on the Sabbath after his Death. Boston: W.D. Ticknor & Co., 1848.
- Waterston, R.C. The English High School Association, its Origin, its Purpose, and what it has accomplished: Address of President R.C. Waterston at the Annual Meeting, May 11, 1881: also an Account of the Dedication of the new Edifice February 22, 1881. Boston: Franklin Press: Rand, Avery, & Co., 1882.
- Waterston, R.C. Farewell discourses preached at the church in Bedford-Street, Sunday, May 2, 1852, on the resigning his pastoral charge. Boston: Printed by J. Wilson & Son, 1852.
- Waterston, R.C. Letter of R.C. Waterston to the members of the Boston School Board: including letters from Alderman Gaffield, Gen'l Sherwin, John B. Babcock, Wm. H. Moriarty, and others: relating to Charles M. Cumston and the English High School, Boston. Boston: A. Mudge & Son, printers, 1873.
- Waterston, R.C. Memoir of George Sumner. Cambridge: University Press, J. Wilson and Son, 1880.
- Waterston, R.C. Poem Delivered at the Semi-Centennial Anniversary of the English High School. Boston: Printed by N. Sawyer & Son, 1871.
- Waterston, R.C. Remarks Upon the Life and Writings of Charles Sprague. Boston: Press of J. Wilson and Son, 1875.
- Waterston, R.C. Tribute to William Cullen Bryant: at the meeting of the Massachusetts Historical Society, June 13, 1878: with an appendix. Boston: Press of J. Wilson & Son, 1878.
- Waterston, R.C. The True Position of the Church in Relation to the Age. Boston: W. Crosby & H.P. Nichols, 1847.
- Waterston, R.C. The Widow's Son: A Sketch from Real Life. Boston: J. Munroe and Co., 1843.
Subjects
Click on terms below to find any related finding aids on this site.
- Subjects:
-
Lyceums--Massachusetts--History--19th century.
Scottish Americans.
Unitarians--United States--Clergy. - Formats:
- Diaries.
- Names:
-
American Colonization Society.
Association for Religious Improvement.
Ellis, George Edward, 1814-1894.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Inauguration. - Places:
-
New England--Description and travel.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States--Politics and government--1861-1865.
Contents
Using These Materials
- RESTRICTIONS:
-
The collection is open for research.
- USE & PERMISSIONS:
-
Copyright status is unknown
- PREFERRED CITATION:
-
Robert Waterston and Robert C. Waterston Diaries, William L. Clements Library, The University of Michigan