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Everett, Robert & Elizabeth (parents), Everett family outgoing correspondence, 1850-1877

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Open book Everett, Robert & Elizabeth (parents), Everett family outgoing correspondence, 1850-1877

Title Everett, Robert & Elizabeth (parents), Everett family outgoing correspondence, 1850-1877

Date 1850-1877

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription Erie, Pa. June 18, 1864Dear Parents,I reached here safely last night at about 1 1/2 o'clock without any especial adventure. I could not get a place in the sleeping car at Buffalo as they were all taken before the train came in. There was a man who went through the cars just before we reached Buffalo who changed the checks of the baggage of those who were going beyond Buffalo - I did not have any checked and I do not know whether or no he gave an opportunity for persons to take places in the sleeping car, but I think not. I heard one gentleman ask the officer at the door of the sleeping car whether he had not received a telegraphic dispatch to reserve a place for him - So I suppose that is the way the places are engaged by those who are out of the city. It's

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 4 Folder 156

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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File Created 07/25/2016

Filename 998218028805867_mms_everett_ser_01_box_04_fl_156_025_01.tif

Unique Identifier NL1FWXY

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