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Title Outgoing correspondence to family, Everett family papers, 1885-1908

Date 1885-1908

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

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User-Contributed Transcription Most of those who passed south this spring had good horses and many had good turn-outs throughout but some who started early and encountered bad weather and cold nights put old rag carpets and old table oil cloth over their white wagon cover to make it warmer and less leaky to sleep in. They frequently stop at the store to make small purchases and enquire the best route &c. and I find that they are of all classes -- some very nice people and some of questionable reputation. Yesterday was the day for home=seekers to cross the line and select a claim. The papers estimate that there would be three times as many seeking land as could be accomodated, and so there will be many disapointed ones. I fear there will be a great deal of trouble, suffering and possibly blood=shed. P.S. -- This unfinished sheet has been laid aside over three weeks and I am tempted to burn it but thinking it may interest you even though it be late in coming. I will send it. Your brotherEdward.

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 12 Folder 455

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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