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Miscellaneous correspondence, Everett family papers, 1860s-1870s

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Title Miscellaneous correspondence, Everett family papers, 1860s-1870s

Date 1860s-1870s

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription last found my unknown American cousins, and so different from what I anticipated for I had precisely the same opinion of you all, lady fair, as you were pleased to entertain of us, namely, that you were "matter of fact sort of good people, who did not believe in sentiment"! It gives one great pleasure to think you are all friends, whom I can love, and with whom I have so many sentiments and feelings in common. I understand from cousin Rachel's letter, that you do think of coming to Wales. Oh do come, dear Ottie, we should be so charmed to welcome you. It would be so delightful to take you to see the beauties of our dear old country. I am very sure notwithstanding your strong denial to the contrary you could live under our institutions - we would respect your sentiments, and not force you to bow your head to lords and ladies!! but really, coz, we do not so humble ourselves, I fancy you think we are quite enthralled by our aristocracy, no such thing, I assure you - we have a great deal of independent spirit! We have certainly

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 14 Folder 548

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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