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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 Whitesboro Feb 20 At her residence in Whitesboro Jan 30, 1871 Sophia, wife of the late David Ellis, aged 57 years. She had not long to wait after the departure of her husband and sons. before the mesenger returned to carry her also across the river, to join the loved ones, on the sunny shore. "Sleep soft. beloved"! we sometimes" say. But have no tune to charm away Sad dreams that through the eyelids creep. But never doleful dream again Shall break the happy slumber. when He giveth "His beloved, sleep." And, friends! -- dear friends! -- when it shall be That this low breath is gone from me, And round my bier ye come to weep Let one, most loving of you all, Say, "Not a tear must o'er her fall

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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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Filename 998218028805867_mms_everett_ser_01_box_14_fl_548_022_001.tif

Unique Identifier NL1G43E

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