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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 - FX88.15.1.3

   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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