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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Title
Jonathan Huntting Collection
Collection Number
SC 490
OCLC Number
1455481942
Creator
Jonathan Huntting (1778-1850)
Provenance
Purchased from Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints in August 2024.
Acquisition made possible by the Dorothy J. and Ronald W. Siegel Rare Book Fund.
Extent, Scope, and Content Note
Extent: 1 leaf (sheet)
Date: November 13, 1823; written from Southold, New York.
Dimensions: 16 x20 cm.
Signed: "Your Affectionate Brother Jon.a Huntting."
Verso with calculations in the margins, trace of red sealing wax.
Summary: In this letter, Jonathan Huntting of Southold writes to his brother Jeremiah
Huntting of East Hampton, inquiring about a delivery of beef, discussing his recent
illness having prevented him from attending Synod (a group of clergy and lay representatives
who meet regularly to make decisions on theological, administrative, and policy matters
for the church), and news of the recent deaths of "Dr. Gardiner and his wife." A reference
to a Mr. Overton is made.
Arrangement and Processing Note
Finding aid by Kristen J. Nyitray and Lynn Toscano, August 2024.
Transcription by Olivia Nissen (intern), September 2024.
Language
English
Restrictions on Access
The collection is open to researchers without restriction.
Rights and Permissions
Stony Brook University Libraries' consent to access as the physical owner of the collection
does not address copyright issues that may affect publication rights. It is the sole
responsibility of the user of Special Collections and University Archives materials
to investigate the copyright status of any given work and to seek and obtain permission
where needed prior to publication.
Citation
Jonathan Huntting Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, Stony Brook University Libraries.
Historical Note
Jonathan Huntting (1778-1850) was an American clergyman and pastor. A great-grandson
of Nathaniel Huntting, was born in Southold, Long Island, New York. He attended Yale
College and later received theological training on Long Island. He was licensed to
preach by the Presbytery of Long Island in 1805 and initially served as minister in
Fishkill, New York. Huntting served as the pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Southold from 1807 to
1828. His work in this role contributed significantly to the local community during
that period.
Jeremiah Huntting of East Hampton (1764-1837) was an early American settler and influential
figure in East Hampton, Long Island, New York. He was a farmer and a prominent member
of the community, known for his involvement in local affairs that advanced the development
of the area.
Subjects
Clergy-- New York (State) - - Southold.
Southold (N.Y.) -- History.
East Hampton (N.Y.) -- History.
INVENTORY
Transcription
Southold Nov 13 1823
Dear Brother
I suppose it will be time before
long to get my beef -I do not care about having
of it before week after next- Mr Overton will
come over after it but as the weather this fall
is so variable it seems to be uncertain about
sending for it - If you think of coming with Sally
I will be at half of the expence of hireing a boat
If you do not think to come I wish you to send
me a line by Mr Overton on Saturday next & I will
make arrangement to get it & inform you about
it as soon as possible - I have been quite unwell
& was disappointed about going to Synod- I set out
but was obliged to return I was so unwell- I did not
preach but half a day for two Sabbath - At present
we are all comfortable as to health - Dr Gardiner and
his wife have both died in about three weeks - So un-
certain are all earthly things - How important to be
prepared for our last great change- your affectionate
Brother Jon A Hunting
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