Family correspondence, 1830-1880
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1830-1880
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Contains a letter from Samuel Townsend's brother, Richard, to their father, Samuel Townsend (1781?-1849), regarding Richard's employment and ill health, 1830; three letters to Samuel Townsend from his cousin, [J. T.] Humphries, 1840-1849; nine letters to Samuel and John Townsend from Israel Townsend, 1861-1872, including an 1868 exchange in which John expresses his disgust that Israel, then living in Virginia, was nominated for political office by local blacks, a charge that Israel quickly denies; two letters to Samuel Townsend from his nephew William E. Hart, 1851 and 1865; a letter to Samuel Townsend's wife, Ann Maria, from her niece, Sarah R. Hart, 1862; a letter to Samuel Townsend from John Townsend sharing family news, 1863; a letter to Samuel Townsend from his nephew, James Townsend (possibly the son of Edmund), requesting financial help for his family, 1869; three letters, dated 1871 and 1876, from W. H. Townsend to his father (possibly John Townsend) from the Townsend orchard in Kingston; one letter to Samuel Townsend from his eldest son, Samuel, asking for advice on peach growing, 1878; a letter to Samuel Townsend from his grandson, Samuel, in New York regarding peach sales, 1879; and a letter to Samuel Townsend from his nephew, W. H. Townsend, 1880.
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Townsend family, Townsend, Edmund, active 1830s, Townsend, Israel, active 1830s, Townsend, John, active 1830s, Townsend, Samuel, 1812-1881, Delaware--History--19th century, Delaware--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Delaware--Politics and government--19th century, Fruit trade--Delaware--History--19th century, Lumber trade--Delaware--History--19th century, Peach industry--Delaware--History--19th century, correspondence