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Incoming family correspondence, Everett family papers, 1880-1914, n.d.

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Open book Incoming family correspondence, Everett family papers, 1880-1914, n.d.

Title Incoming family correspondence, Everett family papers, 1880-1914, n.d.

Date 1880-1914, n.d.

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription 2Sunday afternoon Augst 12 -- I am sorry I have delayed so long in writing this much talked of letter. I ought to have written a little each day for every day has been so full of incidents that would interest you who are so far away from your home -- which are not so easy to recall, and lose interest as they become a art of the past. Sam and I came here four weeks ago last Thursday to spend a few days on the hills revisiting old memories it is over twenty four years since he was here before -- The first days he spent it John Watkins coming here to begin the haying and a jolly time we had getting the hay in all nice & dry in one weeks time. It was a beautiful week, sunshine yet not too hot. The breezes made it just nice for work and help dry the hay fast -- Sam did good work each day which gave him an appetite & strength and brought refreshing sleep which he had been a stranger to for a long time. He came home all worn out, nervous, couldnt eat or sleep as a man ought. He took electricity of Mrs. Shepherd in Utica for two weeks. Then before coming up here he bought a battery so I could give it him, which I did every other night the first two weeks. Now he is so much better and sleeps so well he only gets it occasionally -- you will be surprised to know that Anna did her part in the hay field -- riding in the load, I driving as they loaded up. The men moving us about from side to side till they had a big load upon which we rode to the barn then we girls would sit in the mow inhaling its fragrance and watching the men do their work. I too learned to use the horse rake very successfully. It was my first experience in haying but I trust it is not to be my last -- for I enjoyed it all even the hurry & excitement of four or five meals a day, then there was the chickens to look after. 'Setting hens to break of bad habits -- new nest to hunt for &c. &c. You know I took the chickens as my

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

Link to Catalog View finding aid | View record

Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 7 Folder 226

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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