Tuesday, September 29, 2009

1871 H. P. Churchill

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Highly detailed letter home from an American, H. P. Churchill, describing his travels in northern Italy. Content includes: Naples -- Half-cl...
Sunday, September 27, 2009

Sonoma, California 1853

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Sonoma, California, Jul 22 1853, from Thomas J. B. Hubbard, in the heart of the Gold Rush country, to his sister, Julia B. Hubbard, Fulton, ...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Civil War Soldier's letter from R.F Edwards

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A fantastic 1862 Civil War Soldier's letter from R.F Edwards is up for sale on Ebay. Item number:280399142907 The full text of the Lette...
Monday, September 21, 2009

Moses Bliss Springfield Massachsuetts

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For sale on Ebay is a fantastic group of 8 handwritten letters addressed to Miss Emily Bliss Care of Moses Bliss Springfield Mass. The lette...
Friday, September 18, 2009

Aboard the USS Galena

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Four Fantastic Civil War letters were written by J.Henry Sellman an officer aboard the USS Galena to his mother in Davidsenville, Maryland. ...
Sunday, September 13, 2009

New Bedford, Massachusetts 1847

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Letter dated New Bedford, Massachusetts, Jun 9 1847, signed by, and written entirely in the hand of, Charles W. Morgan, the famous 19th cent...
Thursday, September 10, 2009

1854 LITCHFIELD, MAINE

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Letter from Mother to son, James W. True, Augusta, ME, with news from home -- mentions neighbors; commencement; haying time - "our barn...
Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Charles Carter in Richmond, Virginia

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Letter to Charles Carter in Richmond, Virginia from family (appears to be a sister - the letter is complete, but unsigned.) New Castle Delaw...
Monday, September 07, 2009

1841 LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS - FACTORY GIRL'S LETTER

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Letter signed, "L M J", Lowell [Massachusetts], June 27, 1841, sent cover to Jasper Ordway, Turnbridge, VT. The writer describes h...
Saturday, September 05, 2009

New York 1840

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Letter signed, "Henry B", New York, April 10, 1840 [or 41?], 2pp., 8" x 10", with integral address leaf, hand carried, t...
Friday, September 04, 2009

Channell family of Downingtown Pennsylvania

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28 handwritten letters all belonging to the Channell family of Downingtown Pennsylvania. The earliest letter dates from the year 1886 and th...
Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Boston 1867

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A letter signed, on “Adams Express Co.” letterhead from Wm. Henczenberger in Boston addressed to G.M. Powell, dated June 3d. 1867; with a co...
Thursday, August 27, 2009

Benton Barracks, Missouri 1862

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Letter from James Burnett, Benton Barracks, Missouri., Dec 14, 1862. Says he has had some problems with boils, but is fit as a fiddle now.,...
Monday, August 10, 2009

Edith and Marie Lorimer

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A batch of 17 letters home from Edith and Marie Lorimer to husband/father Edward D. Lorimer, Philadelphia, PA sent during their vacation tri...
Monday, August 03, 2009

Polley Anthony of Portsmouth

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A 3 page letter from Polley Anthony of Portsmouth to Mary Mann in Wrentham, Massachsuetts regarding the health of the family, the death of c...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Dr. G. Pierrepont Davis, Hartford, Connecticut

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Letter signed, "Pierre" [Dr. G. Pierrepont Davis], Hartford, Connecticut, March 18, 1888, on personal stationery with postally sen...
Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Dr. Franklin Staples, Winona, Minneapolis 1889

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Fascinating letter from Dr. Franklin Staples, Winona, Minneapolis to Seward D. Allen Esq. who was currently travelling in Portland, ME. Oct....
Friday, July 17, 2009

Asahel Strong 1814

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Letter dated 1814, where Asahel Strong ( camped at Camp South Boston) has written to his brother Jonathan Strong of Northampton, Massachsuet...
Wednesday, July 08, 2009

St. Luke's Madhouse in Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Two letters regarding St. Luke's Madhouse in Newcastle Upon Tyne bothe circa 1789: The first letter on two pages from Christopher Parks ...
Tuesday, July 07, 2009

CABOTVILLE, MA HANDWRITTEN DUNBAR FAMILY LETTERS

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Lot of (8) family letters to Jacob K. Dunbar in Lisbon, New Hampshire. Five letters from Cabotville, Massachusetts; 1 Chicopee, MA; 1 Troy, ...