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Miscellaneous correspondence, Everett family papers, 1850s

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Title Miscellaneous correspondence, Everett family papers, 1850s

Date 1850s

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription Addressed to Charlotte, a paper doll received in a letter from my niece Hattie--Dear Charlotte, did you come so far To tell me how my nieces are?And how they look and what they sayAbout the time they'll come this wayTo see their Grandpa, Grandma, cousins,Uncles and aunties by the dozens?About dear little Johny too(hope to hear much news from)I'(ve many a question to ask) you.Is he quite short with ruddy phiz?A laughing, rouguish little quiz?is he now no longer smallOr has he grown so slim and tallA nice young man grown slim & tall?That no one thinks to call him small?Who loves toAnd does he read and write and talkAnd imitate his the students--inserted father's walk?Or is he still a sweet, dear boy?His mother's pet, his father's joy?His sisters' darling, loving brother?Dearer to them than any other,So very kind and gentle is heTo little Hattie and to Lizzie?Say, Lottie, have I not guessed right?Are not the three a lovely sight!A brother and two sisters dear?--Why don't you speak? Tis very queerThat you should such a distance come,And then persist in being dumb.--

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 14 Folder 547

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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File Created 09/08/2016

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