Three Generations Of Elizabeths In A Single Family As Recorded In A Group Of Manuscripts Described

by Women Colonial Massachusetts Read Family

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A few of the manuscripts show some storage wear and soiling, but a very good lot. Item #70206 1 READ, Elizabeth Jeffry 1772-1855 . Keeping her husband apprised of their children’s activities, her socializing, local gossip, weather, etc., in a series of autograph letters, signed by her, Jan. 4, 1801 – Feb. 13, 1803, from Salem and Danvers, to Nathan Read while serving in Congress in Washington, D.C. 4to. 4-pages total, approximately 550 words

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