Correspondence received from Isaac Townsend, 1835-1843 and undated
Scope and Contents
Isaac Townsend letters to various family members, including his daughter-in-law Mira Sharpless Townsend, dated 1839-1843 and undated; one undated letter signed "Bell," possibly Samuel Townsend's sister-in-law Annabella Laing (Willson) Townsend (1805-1880). Discusses recent activities, news of family and friends, and current events. Isaac offers sympathy over the death of Mira and Samuel's son Edwin Townsend (1837-1839). In 1843-01-10, Isaac writes to Mira that while always in sympathy with Anti-Slavery, he chose to remain a spectator.
Dates
- Creation: 1835-1843 and undated
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