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9 ALsS, most to his mother. October 1873, he asked his mother for permission to join a secret society, the Sons of Temperance. Henry and his siblings spend much time with the Smyths in Philadelphia, and Henry especially likes Lu Smyth.

11 ALsS. By the end of 1876, Frank has taken over Wilmer Atkinson's responsibilities in the printing company, and Henry is in charge of the job office. Henry notes that Frank works too hard and that his health is never strong. He describes the Nov. 1876 Marriot wedding with formal dress.

9 ALsS to his sister. In 1875, he is at a country school in Alexandria, suffering from typhoid fever. In 1876 he is working at the printing office with Frank.

ALsS from Paxson cousins, Anna P., Charles, Alice C.; most are from Anna Paxson, born 1857, married William Suplee in . The Paxson were the great-grandchildren of Anna Canby Smyth, the sister of Fanny Canby Ferris. They lived at 829 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, and Frank and Henry often socialized with them when visiting Philadelphia.

39 ALsS and postal cards. Henry and Frank were partners in their Wilmington printing company

ALsS from Smyth cousins, most are from Lucy Smyth, born 1853, married Howard M. Cooper. The Smyth cousins were the grandchildren of Anna Canby Smyth, the sister of Fanny Canby Ferris. They lived at 921 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia. Cousin Emily Betts Smyth married Robert M. Janney, and Anna Canby Smyth married Nathan E. Janney.

A social club that included many of the cousins in Philadelphia as well as Frank and Henry.

Philadelphia friend. Mentions Thread and Needle