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1844 June 16 - 17 . Frederick Litchfield ALS to Eldrige G. Hill; Brooklyn, [Connecticut].

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Box 2
Abstract:
Letter to his sister and brother-in-law residing in LaSalle County, Illinois, providing unfavorable updates from Windham County, Connecticut. Mr. Walker thought to be "deranged" after attempting to cut his wife’s throat. Describes the attempted murder and subsequent detention in jail. Many deaths, including two suicides. Refers to it being “a general time of health about here,” and describes people dealing with cancer and consumption. Mentions many accidents including a man losing his fingers due to being shot, a mining accident resulting in a man losing an arm and an eye, and a man falling into a fire and burning his eyes out before passing away, and others. Poor weather, very little rain. News of acquaintances, including a number who have "turned millerite" “May you and every son and daughter of adam believe that endless misery is out of the question.”
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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