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5 June 1836
Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?
to Sarah W. Nichols
Aurelia is having trouble with her "domestic affairs," including two slaves running away. She also speaks about her husband's business and their brother James.
GLC08934.046
28 August 1836
This letter inquires after Sarah's health and monetary situation, including her marriage and the state of the inheritance her siblings received after their mother's death. This was written by someone named Mary, but it is not clear whether it is...
GLC08934.047
25 January 1837
This is apparently the first time Aurelia has written to Sarah in about eighteen months, though she thinks her husband has written more recently. She reports that she and her husband lost two more babies: John Joseph and Aurelia Ada, and that he was...
GLC08934.048
30 January 1837
Hale, Joseph, fl. 1837
to unknown
He speaks extensively about his business and finances, including the support he has provided to his family, possibly in preparation for his death, because he describes himself as quite ill. He also asks the recipient to pass his good wishes onto...
GLC08934.049
1837
to Mr. Walters and Mr. Souder to Joseph Hale
This folio includes two letters. The first is addressed to Mr. Walters and Mr. Sounder from Joseph Hale and focuses on his health, which has been poor for years due to a cough that is especially bad in the winter. He seems sure that he will die soon...
GLC08934.050
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