Letter to Mary D. Johnson of Worthington, Ohio from Ellen [Parrott] of Dayton, Ohio
![Letter to Mary D. Johnson of Worthington, Ohio from Ellen [Parrott] of Dayton, Ohio](/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/scrapbook/promos/LettertoMaryDJohnsonofWorthingtonOhiofro_137752_web.jpg?itok=Eqwd4Rxw)
Basic details
Background
This letter was written to Mary Johnson of Worthington, Ohio from Ellen [Parrot] of Dayton, Ohio. No last name is written in the letter, but records show that there was a Josephine Parrott from Dayton, Ohio who was a student at the Female Seminary in 1841 according to the roster. Josephine Parrott had a sister, and in this letter Ellen refers to Josephine as one might a sister. Much of the letter is Parrott venting because Johnson seems to have forgotten her, even though they are old friends. Parrott makes it known that she was aware that Johnson visited Dayton but did not pay her a visit. She closes the letter with some news of mutual acquaintances.
Mary was daughter of one of Worthington's founders, Orange Johnson and wife Achsa (Maynard) Johnson. The Sessions were interested in promoting art and art instruction in Columbus.
Nothing more is know of Ellen Parrott.
Record details
Copyright
Letter to Mary D. Johnson of Worthington, Ohio from Ellen [Parrott] of Dayton, Ohio from the collections of the Worthington Historical Society (WHS) may be used for educational purposes as long as it is not altered in any way and proper credit is given: "Courtesy of the Worthington Historical Society, Worthington, OH." Prior written permission of the WHS is required for any other use of Letter to Mary D. Johnson of Worthington, Ohio from Ellen [Parrott] of Dayton, Ohio. Contact WHS at info@worthingtonhistory.org to request permission.
