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Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777
[Details of Samuel Waldo's account]
Pertains to Waldo's son, Francis Waldo. Related to "Adventures to Halifax."
GLC02437.10432
23 May 1888
Summers, Etta, fl. 1888
to Albert Gillett
Letter introducing herself to Albert GIllett as a possible wife. Tells him "I am of an affectionate nature, a great lover of home. I like to keep a house nice. I would like to keep my husband clean & nice & to keep my own self clean & tidy...I like...
GLC03523.05.24
19 June 1888
Writes "is it true you can call me dear Etta & say from your inmost heart that you love me without ever beholding my face." Expresses that she would never marry him if his children were opposed to it. She continues on by stating though that children...
GLC03523.05.25
1 July 1888
Begins her letter, "Tis Sabbath pleasant & cool & all nature seems to rejoice, even the birds singing in the trees wafting their songs while I sit by my window trying to talk to you in this silent way, but I trust the near future holds something...
GLC03523.05.26
6 July 1888
Writes about her work schedule. Expresses concern about when he is coming and if they will get married or not. Tells him that "your picture is very nice it looks just as I dreamed you did all but the whiskers oh how much I like to see whiskers." Adds...
GLC03523.05.27
9 July 1888
Addresses Albert as "Dear Sir." Tells him to take his time getting to her, but informs him of her schedule. Letter is quite short, but does include in the postscript that "now dont think that I dont care to see you for it seems as though the days...
GLC03523.05.28
3 March 1889
Bradford, Eliza C., fl. 1889
Addresses him "dear sir" and writes that she was surprised to hear from him. Reports that she has many cares and apologizes that she has fallen into the habit of not responding to letters. Speaks of her deceased husband and tells him, "we are a happy...
GLC03523.05.29
6 October 1863
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
to Angeline Henry
Henry writes to his sister from the U.S. General Hospital in Brattleboro. Complains the War Department has issued an order canceling all furloughs and he will not be coming home. Reports that his regiment has gone back to the front and is eight miles...
GLC03523.07.20
29 January 1864
to Sophia Henry
Henry writes to his mother, probably from Burlington, Vermont. Discusses the delay with his pay in great detail and informs her she will have to "hire" the money for a land purchase. Advises her to take a mortgage on the oxen. Comments on the weather...
GLC03523.07.21
9 February 1864
to John and Sophia Henry
Henry writes to his parents, probably from Burlington, Vermont. Refers to some fighting and the fact their lines are very weak. Discusses a delay in his pay. Comments on the cold, rainy weather. Letter has the logo of the "U.S. Christian Commission,"...
GLC03523.07.22
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