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Outgoing correspondence to family, Everett family papers, 1852-1870s

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Title Outgoing correspondence to family, Everett family papers, 1852-1870s

Date 1852-1870s

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription Whitestown MarchDear Mary and all the rest, I am sorry that I have not been able to write so [as] to have a letter reach you this week - I intended to have written last night but Robert and Jennie came here and so of course I wanted to visit. I reached her last Wednesday about supper time and found the children much better than I expected, Johnny appears to have got quite well, only he coughs a little once in a while. Sisie looks a little pale sometimes yet, but appears well otherwise. I suppose Lewis told you that I was guest at his house for one day. I was very sorry on account of sending word to David Robert, that I could not come as soon as I expected but it was useless for me to try to do anything about it when I reached Utica, as it was then about half past 11. I had quite a fine ride from Rem sen to Trenton on the front seat in the stage (riding backwards) while the whole stage was filled with the delightful perfume of tobaco. One of the windows were drafted, but it was some ways from where I sat, so that before the fresh air was allowed to come in through it reached me it was pretty thoroughly scented. After we reached Trenton a lady a little girl got out and I had a place on the back seat which was much pleasanter. Henry Roberts and his wife and little boy about 2 years old were in the stage and three gentlemen that I did not know. When we stopped to change horses one of the gentlemen (?) who had before been

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

Link to Catalog View finding aid | View record

Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 10 Folder 383

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 2701px × 3367px 26.06 MB

File Created 07/05/2016

Filename 998218028805867_mms_everett_ser_01_box_10_fl_383_010_01.tif

Unique Identifier NL1G1A2

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