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1. Letter - FX88.14.4.2

   Letter from Robert Townsend (1853-1915) to his father, Solomon. Mentions a "complimentary and flattering" review in the "Journal of Commerce" of a speech by ST given to the Constitutional Convention of 1867. Contains updates on various people and stories of visits, etc. Oyster Bay July 11 9½ pm. Charlie reached home this evening per steamboat bringing with him the Journal of Commerce containing the complimentary and flattering heading to a...

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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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