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1844 February 11 . H[arry] E[ugene] Eastman ALS to Julia E. Stubbs; Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Abstract:
Glad for her correspondence and that she initiated communication with his wife, Elizabeth Arndt Eastman. Recently returned from a "ride fifty miles in the country, the farthest that Liz has ever been in the country though she has been here near twenty years." Describes Stockbridge and Brothertown settlements near Lake Winnebago, commenting on their farms, character, religion, education. "They are now citizened and have beautiful farms... They have churches and schoolhouses - ministers of the gospel and ministers of the Law; exhorters and pettifoggers and teachers and diciples [sic] of all the arts and sciences known in civilized life." Briefly compares the Stockbridge and Brothertown, claiming "The Stockbridges retain their native language and dress but the Brothertowns neither the one nor the other." Expects to receive appropriation for improving the Fox River and touts the financial opportunities in Wisconsin. Describes his and Liz's finances, home, and family, and hints at Liz's pregnancy. Includes a brief note from Elizabeth Arndt Eastman.
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Collection

Native American collection, 1688-1921
Total components 145
Last indexed 2024-08-05