Background: Michigan became a state in 1837. 

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and six dollars and seven for coats. I make ha[]talon[]res for six shillings and people think it cheap. I have too dollars from a coat when I tak it home    I have three shillings when I go to the hous and all feal pleas to think they can get it done so cheap.  I have not any time [] to return. I shall be glad to see you all all your family and Mother and all Brothers and Sisters and Neighbours. But I in joy my self mutch beter hear then I did after there was sutch asent there in that Neighbourhood. I am truly blest with a contented mind whilch is afeast. I believe it best for me to be hear and if you was well settled hear I think you would like it. but you are there and if you are contented the you may in joy your self well. sofair well. this from your Sister Betsey Silliman Burr [] Mary Eliza Isaac and all of the family

Mr. Burr Silliman
Delaware County
town of Samford
Hoberts office

Tecumseh MI
   Decr 20

Courtesy of the Delaware County Historical Association Archives, 46549 State Hwy 10, Delhi, NY, 13753.

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