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Letter - FX88.15.1.3
From Robert to his father, relating that Sol Arrived, Blanny and Tene left after visit of 10 weeks; they are yoking steers; Charlie bought a yoke; he is hoping to go to "Niagra" with John Foster; the potatoes are quite large. Embossed with an Old English style "T" at the center top of the first page. Robert Townsend 24 Aug. 1873 Oyster Bay Aug 24th 1871. Thurs. 9 p.m. Dear Father Sol arrived by the Steam Boat this Evening. Blanny & Te...
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Letter - FX88.16.1.2
From Maurice E. Townsend (1855- 1927) to his father Solomon; received letter from Bob, and a catalogue of Columbia Grammar School; body of a drowned woman found at Cove Neck; Jim Mowing meadow. Mentions Rheinam Hall (Raynham Hall). Embossed "T" at center top of first page. Oyster Bay Sept. 5th 71 8 P.M. Dear Father, We received a letter from Bob to Mama this evening and I opened it to see if there was any news in it. I will send it to you...
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Letter - FX88.17.2.2
From Charles D. to his father (at 124 Pearl Street) relating drainage problems in the swamp; Tim hoeing potatoes; Mrs. James C. Townsend's visit and requests; mother is going to New York City and has hired a servant; Eddie's "poison" continues. Addressed to Hon. S. Townsend, 124 Pearl St. Embossed building at upper right of first page (probably the Congress Paper Co. mark). Oyster Bay July 5th 71. Dear Father Tim and myself went to the...
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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 - FX88.17.2.4
Maurice E. Townsend (1855-1927) to his father, Solomon Townsend II, from Oyster Bay; tells of woman who was hired who did not arrive; the "Orangemen's Parade" at NYC; garden activities; vinegar; and a swamp. Paper is watermarked with the Congress eagle mark. Oyster Bay July 12th 1871 9. P .M. Dear Father, The girl that Charles engaged the day he was in town did not come up to night as was expected. We suppose the reason was the Orangemen...
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Letter - FX88.18.4.1
From Maurice to his father; Ed P. arrived aboard steamboat D.R. Martin; Bayles brought white pigs; he saw John Henry Peters about grape vines; Mrs. Fiest (?) had party to which all were invited, but no one from "Rheinam Hall" (Raynham Hall) attended. Oyster Bay June 24th 71 '10.13 P.M. Dear Father, Ed P arrived safely her St.. D.R. Martin at 7 oclock P.M. In my hurry last night I forgot to mention the receipt of your letter which You me...
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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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Letter - FX88.19.3.1
From Solomon S. Townsend (1850-1910) to his father who was at Albany attending the Constitutional Convention; he relates events and happenings at Oyster Bay, especially noting last school meeting. Evening Oyster Bay Sept 11th 1867 My Dear Father We have not had any letter from you as yet today. Charley has just gone to the Post office, and I suppose He will bring a letter from you. We have had quite a cold day today. the coolest of the ...
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Letter - FX88.19.3.3
From Robert Townsend (1853-1915) at Oyster Bay to his father, Solomon, about doings in Oyster Bay, i.e., potatoes, building fences, and Miss Sales making currant jelly. Oyster Bay July 6th 9 PM Dear Father Mr. Downs letter with your brief post Script, came regularly through the mail, about 1/2 hour afterwards Uncle Ed brought over your letter dated 3½ PM to day. Mr. Tappen has fixed the pipe down in the road between the road reservoir a...
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Letter - FX88.19.3.4
From Charles D. Townsend (1851-1922) to his father, Solomon, relating events and doings at Oyster Bay, and a planned trip to New York. Mentioned are the deaths of Jim's (a workman) baby and Amy Willis. Stationary is embossed with a crown mark in the upper left of the first page. Oyster Bay LI AUG. 14TH 71 Dear Father, When you left this morning, I forgot to mention to you that we would be ready for the Turnip Seed on Wednesday, if the we...
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Letter - FX88.19.3.8a
Copy of a letter, written on tissue paper, from Solomon Townsend (1805-1880) to his daughter, Maria Fonda. Letter is blurred by spilled liquid and difficult to read, but related to caring for farm fowls and not wasting anything. "New York July 20/71 Thursday My Dear little daughter, You must get your mother to read the enclosed to you when she has leisure and you have patience to listen. In the Country there is always a proper place to ...
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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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Will - FX88.21.2.5.1
Will and probate of Jotham Townsend with Micajah Townsend and Daniel Underhill as executors. Jotham gives to his brother, Micajah, "one quarter part of a Righ and half in the comons in the Old purchis of Oyster Bay." To "An Townsend Daughter of Absolam Townsend ten pound in Vali Item" (?). He gives "My wife An Townsend three hundred pounds in full of her Dowry but if my Son John should dy before he have lawful issue the my will is my wife An sho...
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