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Letter - FX88.16.1.2
From Maurice E. Townsend (1855- 1927) to his father Solomon; received letter from Bob, and a catalogue of Columbia Grammar School; body of a drowned woman found at Cove Neck; Jim Mowing meadow. Mentions Rheinam Hall (Raynham Hall). Embossed "T" at center top of first page. Oyster Bay Sept. 5th 71 8 P.M. Dear Father, We received a letter from Bob to Mama this evening and I opened it to see if there was any news in it. I will send it to you...
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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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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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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 - FX88.18.4.4
From Charles DeKay to his father about the Board of Education's plan for supplying water to the schoolhouse; differences with the contractors; also the dentist, his bill and the inquest. Stationary has and embossed Old English style "T" on the center top of first page. Oyster Bay L.I. Sept. 6th 71 Dear Father. Mother arrived safely this evening by the boat. After Maury had sent his letter to you last evening, I found on the mantle piece ...
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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 - FX88.19.3.8b
From Maria Fonda Townsend (1860-1908) at Oyster Bay to her father, thanking him for his letter and also relating other news from Oyster Bay. Oyster Bay July 21st 1871 Dear Father I received your letter last evening and the piece of prose and Mothers letter also Charlies letter enclosing Mr Dourres. Tim is coming up on the boat to tomorrow night six loads of hay were put in the barn to day two from the hill and four from the backlot. I ...
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