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1. Lease - FX88.15.2

   Landlord's Agreement. Rented to Solomon Townsend II by Gerard N. Morris, agent for R.R. Morris, a dwelling, house, and lot of ground "on the Westerly side of Suffolk Street adjoining the lot of James Palmer and being the nearest of four new houses to Hester Street" (New York City) for five months for $250; signed and sealed. This is written on a printed form.

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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 - FX88.16.1.3

   From Charles DeKay Townsend to his father Solomon Townsend II, from Oyster Bay; some reference to material received and sent; weather, cutting and carting hay and binding rye, low water. Mentions the Orange Riot in New York City. Oyster Bay. L. I. July 13th 71 Dear Father Your letter mailed at the 5th Ave. Hotel last evening reached us at noon, and this evening Uncle Ed. brought us your letter and the Sun newspaper written to day. We we...

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4. Letter - FX88.17.2.1

   From Charles DeKay Townsend (1851-1922) to his father Solomon Townsend II from Oyster Bay; most of letter is explanation about plans of School Board; mentions Miss Saryth and Phoebe Simson. Oyster Bay L.I. June 26th 71 Dear Father We were disapointed not receiving any letter from you this evening as you have always writen since any one has been up here it was quite unusual. I called upon one Mr. Jas. Burtis and he read him that part of...

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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. Letter - FX88.21.1.15

    Robert Townsend writes to his nephew, Solomon Townsend, at 41 Peck Slip in New York City, saying that Solomon might soon be able to obtain the services of James Gaul's boy. Note: The child James Gaul has is about 15 years old, which places his birth year around 1818. The March 31, 1817 law for gradual emancipation states that "all children of either sex born to an enslaved mother after March 31, 1817, and July 4, 1827, were to be freed after t...

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11. Letter - FX88.6.1

    From Lewis Jackson in the Tombs, a New York City prison, to Mr. S. Townsend about Mr. Townsend's missing cooking utensils which he put between the furnace and the wall; now that he is in jail, "I think it no more than right for me to write and tell you where they are." Tombs City Prison April 1. 1871 Mr. S. Townsend Sir. You will find your missing cooking utensils by opening the right f hand furnace door. and looking between the wall. ...

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