1850 May 1 . Elisa L. S. ALS to S. H. Lathrop; Carthage, [New York].
3 pages
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Family news, renting out part of their house, and queries about girls’ fashions. Mentions "California fever."
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[1850-1854?] May 14 (post) . “Frank” ALS to Mrs. John Kellogg; [Nashville, Tennessee].
5 pages
Box 2
Stories about boarders staying at her home, including one who proclaims to be clairvoyant. Mentions making clothes for black servants. Detailed descriptions of sewing and designs for making clothing. She is apparently pregnant.
[18]51 March 16 . William [C. Swain] ALS to [Ellis McDuffee]; Newburyport, [Massachusetts].
4 pages
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Jests about his "aged Friend" and the likelihood he will soon be "sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans every thing." Bemoans Ellis's straying from the "narrow path of virtue," blaming it on "the temptations and stumbling blocks, alias pretty girls, the Evil One is continually casting in the way of nice, virtuous young men." Continues to hold "a poor opinion of anything of the woman kind." Comments on a local young man and the indefinite postponement of the Town Hall's dedication. Offended that Ellis did not visit due to the state of his clothes. Waves off questions regarding matrimony. Asks Ellis's opinion of Charles Dickens' David Copperfield.
1851 April 30 . Elect Cook ALS to "Brother and Sister"; Syracuse, [New York].
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Corresponding by letter and arranging visits. Frustrated with lending money. The "sewing Women in this place have struck for higher wages." Hopes they are successful, describing their labor and the disparity in pay.
1851 May 2 . C.P.C. ALS to S.S. Kimball; s.l.
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Demanding that his friend inform him of the name of the woman he has fallen in love with. Includes remarks on being a bachelor, that he has plans to marry in six years and no sooner, and that he has been living "like a nun". He makes a crude remark about Mrs. Hoffman.
1851 June 22 . Bill Fogg and [T.] A. Fogg ALS to David Fogg; Zanesville, Ohio.
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Joint letter to their parents. Newborn baby boy. Description of their children. Prosperous farm.
1851 October 26 . Matty White ALS to Bobby White; Lockport.
3 pages
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Her first letter to her husband since their marriage. Comments on social visits, winning a bet about whether or not an acquaintance would come, and missing her husband while he is away.
1851 December 26 . Susie and Louie ALS to Mrs. A.D. Berry; [Roxbury, Massachusetts].
4 pages
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Santa Claus filled Frank’s “bathing tub” with toys on Christmas eve. Christmas gifts and celebrations. Preparations for an upcoming musical party.
1852 February [8] . Jane O. Crego ALS to [John L. Taylor]; Jordan, [New York].
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Death of her daughter, Huldah. Mr. Crego’s health. Family updates.
1852 April 11 . AL to "Brother"; Smithland, Kentucky.
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Had an unpleasant time at a party and determined to not continue courting a woman, blaming her age and sensitivity to gossip about him. Social gatherings with young men heading to California. Disgusted with how another woman seeks to be courted. Comments on other eligible women and upcoming marriages. Mentions "immense immigration" westward. References a great fire at Paducah, Kentucky.