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1819 April 24 . Sarah ALS to Ellen Welles; Wilkes-Barre, [Pennsylvania].

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Abstract:
Written the day of an eclipse which she witnessed with the children. “We have all been busily engaged looking thro’ a bit of smoked glass, the eclipse is now on, but as I have got tired of looking, I resume my pen.” Describes the children’s reactions to the eclipse, with one guessing that a big cow ate a piece of the sun. Mentions one of the children being African American. Requesting updates on her family and when she plans to visit. Reports on a collapsed bridge and Mrs. Duncan and Mr. Evans getting married – “don’t it beat the dogs, everybody is surprised.” Describes her daughters’ excitement about having a male cousin. Postscript indicates trouble with getting the letter sent. Signature of the letter is in quotation marks.
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3 pages

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Collection

Science and Medicine collection, 1702-1936
Total components 316
Last indexed 2024-08-05