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1. Letter - FX88.15.1.1

   From Robert (1853-1915) to his father; tells of his arrival at Oyster Bay by steamboat; planting of potatoes and the vineyard; tells of an oyster boat in the harbor which was loaded with bricks and how it nearly sank. Oyster Bay Apr. 28th 1871 8½ Pm Dear Father I arrived here safely at twenty minutes of 7 O'Clock a head of the general time. Tim tells me he has commenced to plant the potatoes over "Mill Hill" in the "Vineyard" - He was a...

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2. Letter - FX88.16.1.1

   From Maurice to his father, an account of his trip New York City- 37th St. to Oyster Bay by boat; description of a yacht race; others mentioned: Tim and Uncle Ed. Oyster Bay Thursday, June 23rd 1871 11.45 P.M. Dear Father, I reached here safely at 11.15 P.M. having been delayed by the boat, on account of the Yacht race 4 hours and a half the boat left thirty seventh street at twenty five minutes past eight the particulars of the yacht...

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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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