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Advertisement - FX88.15.4
"For Senator Sol S. Townsend" with a photograph; printed on the other side is a brief letter asking for support. Sent with posters which he hopes will be used and asking to be re-elected to the First Senatorial District.
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Announcement - FX88.15.3
A printed piece of paper entitled "In Memoriam, Solomon Townsend, died Oyster Bay, April 2, 1880." Below are reprints of obituaries from the "Long Island Democrat" and the "Glen Cove Gazette."
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Copy, Reprographic - FX88.21.1.12
Original copy of document in which Robert Townsend requests that Thomas Thomas pay off a bond for a deceased man's (John Wright, Esq.) estate.
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Deed - FX88.21.2.10.1B
Handwritten copy of the October 17, 1740 deed from Henry Townsend for the burying ground on Mill Hill. Witnesed by Zebulon Dickinson and Penn Townsend, with later notes by Ebeneezer Seely, David Seaman and Joseph Storrs. Original deed was in the posession of Robert Townsend.
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Invoice - FX87.1.5a
Bill to George Ryerson from George W. Downing, Groceries, etc., for assorted provisions (molasses, butter, sugar, milk) for a total of $3.74.
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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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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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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 - FX88.16.1.4
From Charles DeKay to his father; news of his activities; Mr.Cooper of "Hemstead" newspaper, the inquest, Aunt Sate; mother (Helene) will not be going to Albany. Embossed with a crown, etc. in upper left of first page. Oyster Bay L.I. Sept. 13th 71 Dear Father Sol reached here via Syosset this evening. No letter from Tom's River as yet. I was invited to Mrs. WR Jones last to tea, when I got home I found Ed's letter too late to get the thi...
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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 - FX88.19.3.1
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 - FX88.19.3.5
From Maria F. Townsend (1861-1908) at Oyster Bay to her father, Solomon Townsend, thanking him for two silver half dollars he sent for her birthday and relating brief items of news. Oyster Bay August 21st 1871 My Dear Papa I, received your two half dollars and was very much delighted, as well as surprised to find them in silver I thank you very much for remembering so kindly my birthday. I hope you are feeling better. Maury arrived h...
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Letter - FX88.19.3.6
From Robert Townsend (1853-1915) writing from Niagara Falls to his mother, Helene DeKay Townsend and telling of the sights he has seen and travel plans for the rest of the trip. Embossed Old English style "T" in upper left of first page. "Cataract House" Niagra Falls Sept 3d Sunday 2 P.M. Dear mother Your letter of thursday was received Yesterday also I have Just received one from Papa dated Saturday 2 P.M. Yesterday we took a walk on...
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Letter - FX88.19.3.7
From Maurice Townsend (1855-1927) writing from Oyster Bay to his father, Solomon, telling of all the news at Oyster Bay including a burglary at Raynham Hall and a mysterious brown overcoat found on the sofa. The letter indicates that the local seem to think that the burglers were some of the Townsend's "own folks," that is, probably their domestic help. Faint embossed mark of a hand holding a pen and the letters "G.O.W" in upper left of first pag...
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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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