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1848 March 23 . Geo[rge] H[oughton] Clapp ALS to [Josiah Gale Beckwith]; New York, [New York].

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Box 2
Abstract:
Invitation to William S. Beckwith and Ann Maria Collyer’s impending marriage, veiled in legal terms and diction. “… they have seriously and deliberately come to the conclusion of exchanging casements for each other’s hearts, and propose to ratify the compromise treaty publicly before a select company at next Wednesday Evening.” Notes William’s agricultural work, his becoming a man, and urges Beckwith to help arrange for his father to deed William some of the family’s land. “I do not know but you will think me very intrusive & meddlesome about my wifes family affairs… But I consider myself in the family now and I am very intimate with William.” Describes William’s future wife and encourages Beckwith to come to the wedding, noting that he can come “see the State prison also.” “This is the last of the race, and it is hoped you will take the trouble & time to come out and see the last of the Mohegans executed.” Brief mention of trading in glass wares.
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7 pages

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