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Family and Daily Life Homepage | 1842 letter from Samuel Sherwood to his son William in Delhi, NY

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Background: Samuel and Laura Sherwood moved with part of their family from Delhi to New York City in 1830. Samuel was a lawyer. They continued to summer in Delhi. Their son William graduated from a university, probably Yale, in about 1838 and at this juncture of his life is living in Delhi.
Note: Very hard to read, as is the original letter

Excerpt from Page 4:

"...I recd a letter from Hugh, as to his continuance- say I wish him to stay - [] manure ought to be put out early on the garden + yards - and the manure about the shed at Mrs D[], should be put on the little [] her..."

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

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