TURIN NOV 21 1880 DEAR AUNT ANNA, BILL WHITE HAS GOT A BABY GIRL. I AM LEARNING TO SKATE. WHEN ARE YOU COMING HERE. I AM EARNING 2 DOLLARS OF PAPA BY BRUSHING MY TEETH AND NOT PICKING MY TEETH WITH A PIN.
from Charlie Everett letter to Anna Everett, November 21, 1880. Transcribed by DLRusch & Nkeikok on 01/03/2018
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Browse manuscriptsRecords June 26 1855 Tuesday. Milo. Rain all AM. Cloudy all P.M. Reading & caring for Mayo all AM. beside having a nap. Tribune & Independent. Went to walk with Mayo, Albina & Mary in P.M. - gathered young ivory. Mayo got feet wet & got angry - held his breath long time, till I was frightened. Nobody in house but Albina just then. Threw water in his face Charles working on road. Musquitoes horribly rapacious - smokes at night for their benefit, but not of much avail. DuQuoin With Mr Keyes abut Coal &c. A. Mr DeGarma from New York or Louisville is here trying to get lease of Coal Lands, &c.
from Isaac Stevens Metcalf diary [14], 1855-1858. Transcribed by ToddB on 02 / 12 / 2026
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