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Townsend, Robert (1853-1915) |
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Letter - FX88.11.2
Letter copy, written on tissue, from Solomon Townsend II to his sons Robert and Maurice; Solomon at New York City, the boys at Oyster Bay; response to letters sent him earlier.
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Letter - FX88.14.1.1
Letter from Robert Townsend (1853-1915), to his father Solomon Townsend (II, 1805-1880) written from Oyster Bay; describes arrival, a shipment of vegetables to be sent the next day; mentions Simcoe House (Hotel), Albany, and "the trees" (a new planting?) Stationary embossed at top with a building and the word "Congress." Oyster Bay Apr 21st 1871 9 P.M. Dear Father - We arrived safely at 7 P.M. by DR Martin. Your letter was rec'd this E...
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Letter - FX88.17.2.3
From Maurice to his father relating "Mama's" arrival; Bob attending to instructions about Phebe and rent; Tim and another man finished reaping the rye; other farm activities. Charlie may go to the city. Mentions Rheinam Hall (Raynham Hall). Stationary is embossed with a hand holding a pen and "G.O.W" at the upper left of the first page. Oyster Bay Friday July 7th 1871 9 PM Dear Father Marna arrived here in due season at 7 P.M. Bob has go...
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Letter - FX88.18.4.3
Edward N. Townsend (1858-1914) to his father Solomon about haying in Oyster Bay and a yachting excursion aboard the Sea Drift "for fish". Between Edward and his brother Bob they caught 29 fish. Lines on paper may be printed or may have been drawn on as guidelines for writing. Oyster Bay July 28th 1871 Dear Father Mama wanted me to write to you so I took the opportunity of writing to night. The harvest weather has been very poor this week. T...
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Letter - FX88.18.4.4
From Charles DeKay to his father about the Board of Education's plan for supplying water to the schoolhouse; differences with the contractors; also the dentist, his bill and the inquest. Stationary has and embossed Old English style "T" on the center top of first page. Oyster Bay L.I. Sept. 6th 71 Dear Father. Mother arrived safely this evening by the boat. After Maury had sent his letter to you last evening, I found on the mantle piece ...
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Receipt - FX88.18.4.5
Receipt for payment to Charles, Robert, Maurice and Edward for "waching" cows for 1 week, 21 1/2 hours at 5 cents per hour, $1.07; "Received payment" written at bottom with "CT (R?), M.T. Edwd." from Mr. S. Townsend, Oyster Bay.
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