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Open book Everett, Anna (sister), Everett family outgoing correspondence, 1853-1870s

Title Everett, Anna (sister), Everett family outgoing correspondence, 1853-1870s

Date 1853-1870s

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

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User-Contributed Transcription preparations for the Christmas tree. Now we think we will have it after a little, as a sort of reward for good behavior and effort in study. Today I carried over the things I had. The beautiful books were admired much and Mrs. L'Hommedieu took a special fancy to the bows you made. I spent my time making pin-flats, finishing the 26th. We put all the little things each had prepared in the top of a trunk Mrs. L. had stowed away in a store room. Last Sunday evening we listened to a native of Jerusalem, a Greek, who gave an undecorated picture of the frightful persecutions of Eastern Christians. I shall not try to reprint it here, for I should fail, and if I didn't you would faint. Does sister Kate ever write to you? I have had no letter from her yet.

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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 375

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 1677px × 2728px 13.12 MB

File Created 07/05/2016

Filename 998218028805867_mms_everett_ser_01_box_10_fl_375_015_03.tif

Unique Identifier NL1G10K

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