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Elizabeth Everett - incoming - Roberts, David (brother), Everett family correspondence, 1864

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Title Elizabeth Everett - incoming - Roberts, David (brother), Everett family correspondence, 1864

Date 1864

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 Jefferson Cook Co. IllDec'r 17th 1804Dear Sister Your letter of the 14th Ultimo was duly received and ought to have been answered long ago, but I feel it quite an effort to consentrate my thoughts and place them on paper, we were sorry to hear of your sickness since we saw you, but rejoice to learn that your health is now improving, my health is yet somewhat feeble but a little better than when we were in Steuben- tho other members of our family are in usual health - these frequent sicknesses are kindly sent by our Heavenly Father to teach us that we are passing away as it respect this life, and if sickness & pain will but cause us more longingly to look forward to that land when none of its inhabitants says I am sick, they are blessings, I feel admonished by my impaired health to set my house in order, I cannot say that I have any premonition of my sudden decease yet such is the state of my health that any thoughts often dwell upon the transition from this world to the unseen- though often in doubt yet not without rays of light and joy Ottie writes us that the time she passed with your family was very pleasant & profitable to her. Your kindness to her will be held in grateful remembrance, I have thought much of Brother Everett's incessant labor, but I suppose he is determined to die with harness on, you Sons & GrandSon were here three weeks ago on their way East, they intended to see his wife's friends in Pa but probably they are with you ere this -Please remember us affectionately to M.E. & to all your numerous family and its branches Very affectionately your brotherDavid

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 2 Folder 104

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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