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1844-1888
Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894
to Sidney [Allenhe]
One undated note addressed to Sidney [Allenhe] from Asahel Adams Scott. Pertains to a request that [Allenhe] should help build a warehouse for a nearby railroad.
GLC09832.07
Scott, Mercia, fl. 1844-1888
Farewell to Waterbury
One undated handwritten copy of the poem "Farewell to Waterbury," addressed to Mrs. E.J. Scott from "Aunt Mercia."
GLC09832.08
Scott, Mary Frances, 1836-?
to Brother and Sister
One letter addressed to "Brother and Sister," from Mary F. Scott dated Allens Grove. Pertains to Asahel Scott working at Allens Grove; likelihood of when he will pay off his debts; an invitation to visit them; wages; and updates of other family...
GLC09832.09
23 January
Martin, Marco, fl. 1869-1878
to Thomas R. Martin
One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin from his wife, Marco, dated January 23. Pertains to weather in the area; difference of costs of shipments of kegs on a freight between Waterbury and New York. Signs name as "Marco."
GLC09832.10
18 February
Scott, Joel, Mrs., fl. 1844-1888
to Sister
One letter addressed to "Sister" dated February 18 from an unknown recipient. Pertains to feeling ill; health of her four-month-old son, Charly; cost of baby supplies; and updates of neighbors.
GLC09832.11
7 May
One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin from Marco, his wife, dated Waterbury, May 7. Pertains to the family leaving Waterbury for New York; and figuring out the likelihood of him accompanying her on the move. Signed letter as "Marco."
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5 November
Esther, fl. 1844-1888
to Marco Martin
One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, November 5th. Sender's full name has been torn off. Mentions that her son, Charly was diagnosed with scarlet fever; news of the wedding of their cousin, Ella and provides updates of other...
GLC09832.13
26 June 1844
Morrell, Maria W., fl. 1844-1846
to David B. Hurd
One letter addressed to David B. Hurd dated Hinckley Medina Co., Ohio, June 26, 1844 from Maria W. Morell. Requests payment owed to her. Suggests that he can give up a bond from a land deed. Morrell makes the request due to her own debt with her...
GLC09832.14
20 July 1846
Ray, Charles P., fl. 1846
to David Ray
One letter addressed to David Ray from Charles P. Ray dated Sunfish, July 20, 1846. Notifies him that a horse had thrown off their father and mentions plans to set up a shop in town.
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25 December 1855
unknown, fl. 1855
One newspaper clipping of a poem entitled, "Farewell to Waterbury," dated December 25, 1855. Dedicated to Mrs. E.J.S.
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10 February 1856
to Brother
One unaddressed letter from Asahel and Mary F. Scott dated Allens Grove, February 10, 1856. The letter is divided into two messages from Asahel and Mary F. Scott. Gives updates on the family and neighbors' health; finances; and plans to purchase land...
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22 June 1856
One addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, June 22, 1856. Mentions names of various people who want to employee him for work and asks that he let him know his decision.
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15 August 1856
One letter addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, August 15, 1856. Mentions potential employment at a mill. Relays the wages and benefits as learned from a family friend who recently visited him.
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2 December 1856
One letter addressed to "Brother" from A.A. Scott dated Allens Grove, December 2, 1856. Mentions current employment at a mill; recent snowfall; and invites him to come up for Christmas.
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3 December 1856
Scott, Nellie, fl. 1856-1858
to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott
One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 3, 1856. Relays that all family members are sick with fever and stomachaches. Also mentions other family members who have passed and the marriage of Maggie Manross.
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8 December 1856
One letter addressed to Mrs. Bennet L. Scott dated Waterbury, December 8, 1856. Relays that Jenny passed from typhoid fever, which has passed on to Carrie. Also mentions that their parents are not doing well.
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25 January 1857
One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 25, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on his wife Mary's injury; cost of fixing the house; finances and weather.
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15 February 1857
One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, February 15, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Responds to family members who have fallen ill in Waterbury, Connecticut. Describes his wife Mary's broken finger bone. Also mentions updates on the gristmill...
GLC09832.24
10 May 1857
One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, May 10, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions that there is work available to him if he needs it; amount of acres he has sold from Allens Grove; and update on his health.
GLC09832.25
26 July 1857
One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, July 26, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Describes travelling home by a Gopher train to Beloit. Mentions goods available for purchase and plans to build his own shop. Last page contains a small blueprint...
GLC09832.26
13 September 1857
One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, September 13, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions updates on road work; plans to move to Missouri and if his brother could make up his mind, whether he will join him or not.
GLC09832.27
6 December 1857
One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, December 6, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Mentions plans to take an oxen and wagon with him on the move; weather; possible trade posts and working on the house at Allens Grove.
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3 January 1858
One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 3, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Gives updates on business; details a fire in a local tailor shop; plans to buy land from the Illinois C.R. Road Company; other farm work he has been employed with...
GLC09832.30
5 January 1858
Scott, J.W., fl. 1858
One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Greene, January 5, 1858 from J.W. Scott. Mentions children, health and finances. On page 4, there is a second letter dated January 6, 1858 addressed to "Sister." Due to ink fading, contents of letter is not...
GLC09832.31
2 October 1939
White, L. Jean, 1915-2014
To Frank B. White
One letter from L. Jean White to Frank B. White dated October 2, 1939. Letter is written before their marriage, Jean still uses her maiden name Larcombe.
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