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1838 May 27 . S. E. S. ALS to Rebecca Smith; Wilmington, [Delaware].

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Box 2
Abstract:
Requesting updates on Rebecca’s family and child in Baltimore. “Poor child, little you know what a world you are doomed to live in.” Hopes that Rebecca will not allow her child to be an “Abolition woman, that pest in society at the present day. Do not teach her what children now a days are taught to lisp – ‘I eat nothing but free sugar, and wear nothing but free clothing.’ Feels that Philadelphians are losing their “characters for moderation and order,” citing people fraternizing with Black people. Mentions having a cough, her garden, the transportation of a flower bouquet from the U.S. to England, and her enjoyment of the country.
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4 pages

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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05