Ebenezer and Agnes: A Love Story of 19th-Century Intellects

1891/1/prior to the 12th: Ebenezer to Agnes

Ebenezer and Agnes began corresponding in autumn, 1890, but this is the first surviving letter--for now anyway. The first few pages are missing, but it…

Aug 23, 2025 • Kathryn Toppan

1891/1/12: Ebenezer to Agnes

Ebenezer and Agnes have been writing to each for a few months after spending time together only twice, once in August, 1890, in Toronto and once that…

Jul 14, 2025 • Kathryn Toppan

Notes on Method

This explains the transcription process and editorial decisions.

Jul 10, 2025 • Kathryn Toppan

Ebenezer and Agnes: A Love Story of 19th-Century Intellects

This is a serialized archive of letters beginning in the 19th-century that chronicle the romantic and intellectual journey of a Scottish professor and a Canadian rhetorician.

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