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Object Name |
Letter |
Catalog Number |
FX88.19.3.5 |
Scope & Content |
From Maria F. Townsend (1861-1908) at Oyster Bay to her father, Solomon Townsend, thanking him for two silver half dollars he sent for her birthday and relating brief items of news. Oyster Bay August 21st 1871 My Dear Papa I, received your two half dollars and was very much delighted, as well as surprised to find them in silver I thank you very much for remembering so kindly my birthday. I hope you are feeling better. Maury arrived home safely. I spent the afternoon at Aunt Sate's. With a kiss to mama and yourself with love to Lizza Your affectionate daughter Maria F Townsend (note on back Daughter "Minnie" 21 Aug 1871 |
Date |
August 21, 1871 |
Year Range from |
1871 |
Year Range to |
1871 |
Creator |
Maria F. Townsend |
Title |
Letter |
People |
Townsend, Solomon II (1805-1880) Townsend, Maria Fonda Townsend, Helen DeKay Townsend, Maurice E. (1855-1927) |
Subjects |
Servants Birthdays Money |
Search Terms |
Oyster Bay Money Birthday Aunt Sate Illness Kiss Lizza Servant Minnie |