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Mary O. Sharpless, Haddonfield, to son, Edward Sharpless, 1852-1877 and undated

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Scope and Contents

After death of her husband Blakley Sharpless in 1853, Mary turned to son for advice and comfort. She wrote that she had been reading her husband's diary. A letter of 1857, 2 month, mention of a member marrying out of unity, but unlike Edward, she thinks that not only marriage within the Society bring happiness.

Dates

  • Creation: 1852-1877 and undated

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

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