Box 2

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Henry (1842-1913) moved to England in 1872 and became a naturalized citizen in 1886 and changed his surname to Russell-Howland. He married (1) Mary Elizabeth Porter and (2) Mary Ada Emma Mackay. He continued to sign the letters to his mother as "Frank" or Henry F. Shearman

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Daughter-in-law, married son Henry Franklin Sherman/Russell-Howland.

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To "sister," from Williamsport, Pa., mentions that there are no nearby Friends meeting.

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Charles Green, a cousin. His letter from New Bedford to Joseph in 1853 advises against making his livelihood at sea and mentions that brother Abraham is working hard in the shop and enjoying his social life. Remainder from Roaring Branch, Pa., where he is in the lumber business.

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Most are from Florence, the daughter of Henry F., from England

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Nieces, nephews, cousins. a letter dated 2 mo 12, 1873 to "My Ever Dear Sister," written from Centerville. Two letters dated 1882 are from Hepsa H.L. Shearman, daughter of Henry F. Shearman and his first wife, begging her grandmother and aunt to let her return to the U.S. and live with them.

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Friends and family

Scope and Contents 6 ALsS. ALS of 4 mo 9, 1870, asks for a loan after a case of his caused him debt. Mentions that he will speak on behalf of Free Trade League. Henry F. Shearman worked in various occupations including attorney and businessman. An 1877 letter to brother Isaac is written from a farm in Minnesota. In the late 1890s he wrote to sister Alice from Georgia and signed as H. F. Howland Russell. Later letters written to Alice and his grandson Howland care of his son-in-law John Donaldson, Long...