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Pritchard, Sarah Everett (sister), Everett family outgoing correspondence, 1852-1871

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Title Pritchard, Sarah Everett (sister), Everett family outgoing correspondence, 1852-1871

Date 1852-1871

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription It seems so very long since we were together. I feel so home sick sometimes when I think of it that I don't hardly know what to do. Why just think once nine long and dreary weeks have past (only once in a while cheered by your letters) since that well remembered day when we last saw each other.Oh Sarah dear Sarah can it be that we must be so long separated. But God knows best, let us then endeavor to be contented. Don't look so sad, but cheer up dear sister I hope that soon you will be at home with us. Then, Oh! then wont we be happy. Write again, wont you Sarah? Margaret says she will write so after I get through, so I will leave and give place for her. Excuse all mistakes, and the shortness of this. Adieu with love,CynthiaJune 25 / 52Dear Sister Sarah,How do you do dear sister? getting along finely I hope. Really I feel ashamed to think that I have neglected this duty so very long. hope you will forgive me. will you dear Sarah? I might fill this sheet full of excuses but I will just tell you how I am trying to get along think when you hear all you will think I have my hands and head full. at least I have had a great deal of care and have been almost ready to give up sometimes. We have been alone this summer, Lewis goes up to Pa E's every day, is gone all day. I am alone and have been alone with the exception of a few days have had my housework sewing & store to see to, which has many a time 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 382

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 2788px × 3413px 27.25 MB

File Created 07/05/2016

Filename 998218028805867_mms_everett_ser_01_box_10_fl_382_006_02.tif

Unique Identifier NL1G119

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