Letters & Writing in the 18th & 19th Centuries

[@Scriptorsilentum]

even in 1983, my first year in college, boys had a notebook and pen in the breast pocket of a jean jacket and girls always had the same in their purses. it was rare to find grown men and women in the adult world without a pen on them... paper: colonial american society likely had very limited paper manufacturing. in scotland, though, the paper industry from the early 17th century onward was massive. made some of the finest papers in the world and they still make superb stuff. the tin containers for writing tools and carrying paper and/or letters was a new idea to me. the leather port-feuille (portfolio?) for beneath one's arm or horseback also grew quite large becoming a "barrel bag", clothing, toiletries and other personal items. the way the round barrel bag could be slung over a shoulder or on the back of a horse was very convenient to travelers. an interesting and educational video. Ben franklin was the first postmaster-general of british north america and both usa and canada had stamps commemorating that in the 1970s.

[@the_4th_president]

I'm writing a historical fiction set from 1774-1836, and this video really came in handy because I was STRUGGLING with writing realistic letters! Thank you!

[@franzbartolome6201]

This is great to know! I'm also writing a romance novel semi-based between 1800's and onwards. I hope you the best in your writing journey with the novel?

[@Jimbob9315]

Such a fascinating video about writing in the 18th and 19th century, and information on posting, sealing etc... loved this! Thank you very much for sharing this with us. 😊

[@Cyriljayant]

Great video and thank you for sharing this amazing historic writing moments. It is a real time travel to our past history.

[@NortheastGeorgiaHistoryCenter]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@deborahwesner3000]

I just found an amazing book of letters written by Abilgaill Levy Franks living in New York of written to her son living in England from 1733-1748 describing what politicly was going on in that time period. The way she wrote is amazing and how short our descriptions are now. They are beautifully written titled The Letters of Abilgaill Franks 1733-1748. I am a direct descendant.

[@pointblank2890]

This is such a comprehensive video that gives a beginner introduction on letter writing and expands to more in depth topics along the way. This is super insightful and informative, even for someone not from the U.S. Much love from the Philippines!

[@MarioMontoya-y3q]

having a writing box will come in handy, thanks.

[@CaribouDataScience]

I am 69 years old, I remember when I was a child my family what to Williamsburg and seeing a demonstration of how to use sealing was and seals.

[@scottlaughlin2447]

Very very cool. Thanks so much.

[@NortheastGeorgiaHistoryCenter]

Glad you liked it!

[@方艾曼]

Such an amazing video!

[@NortheastGeorgiaHistoryCenter]

Thank you!

[@angelawebb7676]

I love learning these things!!! Thank you for your research and sharing it.

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

I'm curious- are there any notable differences between 17th & 18th century letter-writing? After all, the Penny Post came in at this time- how was mail & letter-writing/ parcel-sending handled, before then?

[@BoulderJR]

Great discussion. I write handwritten letters to my kids and grandkids using old stamps.

[@MarioMontoya-y3q]

they did put a lot of effort into writing letters back then. it was more personal, compared to the present.

[@snuffman5497]

wow i just wrote a business letter to no one to figure out how they wrote in the regency era, i wrote it about a sale of 3 ounces of snuff at a gathering and how much it cost and where the payment could be made to. it was a fun exercise in my attempt to be more of a regency dandy

[@gustavomonte6672]

Thanks for the video, really interesting!

[@EnricoOzone]

Thank you, very interesting

[@Jason-L-Ledford]

If I lived in Charlotte NC in 1824, what Post office would I have used? I have been trying to search for an answer with not much luck.

[@ravenshadowz2343]

Hi is there a store that carries tutorial book or books on Round Hand Penmanship?

[@jessicag630]

23:54 About penmanship is there any widely used font or script in the 18th century in Europe and in America?

[@bluerebellion]

I love Townsends! They do and have everything lol

[@d_15745]

@ 19:04 Thomas Jefferson’s ghost moves that chair

[@roelofdirkx1623]

Where can I find the instruction book you showed after the info about writing and sending a letter.

[@Patriotalliance]

Great presentation. Sub'd, Thanks

[@Ryanspointingatfailure]

Hello, I`m a fellow Creator and I`m working on a video about Steven Decatur and the letters that lead to the Duel that caused his death. I was wondering if I could get some clarification on the whole situation because to me it reads as a misunderstanding and pride? I live in North Alabama "Decatur believe it or not" if youcould get back to me that would be great. thank you

[@PhoebeLeRoseBeaulieu]

I just want the portable writing desk 😅

[@ralphlyda4545]

Fabulous video, but the 20th-century (drivel) music at the end was a letdown. 18th-century harpsichord music would have gone better. Thomas Jerrerson played the harpsichord. Look under “early music” to find stuff from before the 1700s.

[@NortheastGeorgiaHistoryCenter]

Glad you enjoyed the program, and thanks for your feedback!