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Letter - FX88.14.1.1
Letter from Robert Townsend (1853-1915), to his father Solomon Townsend (II, 1805-1880) written from Oyster Bay; describes arrival, a shipment of vegetables to be sent the next day; mentions Simcoe House (Hotel), Albany, and "the trees" (a new planting?) Stationary embossed at top with a building and the word "Congress." Oyster Bay Apr 21st 1871 9 P.M. Dear Father - We arrived safely at 7 P.M. by DR Martin. Your letter was rec'd this E...
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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 - FX88.19.3.1
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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