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Handwritten, taped together. Poetry by Rosanna Spellman related to Stevens

Four small pages stitched together and taped along center. Needs transcription. Identify Polly Gould mentioned (possibly a signature) Author: Rosanna Spellman, Sandisfield, dated 1815. Seems to be poetry

Handwritten. Dog-eared/frayed, stitched together in the middle in order to be mended. Author unidentifiable. Page recto verso of poetry stanzas. Identify

Handwritten. From Sally Stephens to her sisters. Dated June 21, year unknown difficult to read, deteriorated

Folded, handwritten. Folded and stitched to form an envelope To Mrs. Sally Stephens in Sandisfield, Ma. from Rosanna Spellman in Hartford, Ct. Dated Dec. 27, year unknown.

From niece Phebe Arnold, dated March, 1854, from Copley Summit, Ohio. Talks in detail about Aunt Lois [Moody], her senile child-like behavior and her desire to die. Also mentions various children, where they are living, and their children or lack of…

To Sarah Stevens from Lois Moody; dated Dec. 8, 1833. From Wadsworth, Ohio. Damaged

Folded, two pages, handwritten. To Mrs. Aaron Stevens 'dear Brother and Sister' from Rosanna Drake, Hartland, N.Y., dated April 11, 1834

1. 2/3/1908 Letter w/envelope to Katharine Rice from N. S.Heacock 2. 1/18/1908 Letter w/envelope to Katharine Rice from W. E. Huntington 3. 1/25/1908 Letter w/envelope to Katharine Rice from W. E.Huntington'' abandoning all sites thus far…

From Baltimore, Md. dated Jan. 3, 1816. To Samuel Follett from Samuel Follet regarding payment of debt; difference in exchange rate. It seems Samuel Follet Sr. spelled his name with one 't' Transcript include. (see information in Box 29d) …

Handwritten. To Samuel Follett in Worthington from unidentified person (S. Follet, Jr. ?) in Edenton, N.C. Refers to unacknowledged letter of April 14 (not in our possession) Dated June 9, 1817. see information in Box 29d. In regards to seeing the…

Handwritten, folded. From Rockville, Md. June 25, 1815. From Samuel Follet, Jr. to William Ward, Esq. concerning inquiry about parents. Includes transcript Chronological order: #283, #286, #284, #285 (See information in Box 29d)

Handwritten, two pages. From Winchester, N.H. from John Follett to his brother Samuel Follett in Worthington. Relates death of brother, Benjamin, of spotted fever; asks for help in caring for nephew, George, and/or 'farther' See information in Box…

Dec 30, 1905 concerning check from Mr. Cooney Sept 26, 1905 concerning check from Mr. Cooney. This correspondence was during Mr. Coolidge's law practice in Northampton.

Death notice for Hattie L Bisbee, aged 23 years, 11 months, and 5 days. 'God's unseen angel oe'r our pathway crossed, looked on us all and loving her the most, straightway released her from life's weary load.'

Gold border with purple print. Hattie Bisbee teacher to Granville Capen 'for good lessons during four weeks.' Very likely a card recognizing Sunday School accomplishments.

Prov. 4: 5-9 'Precious wisdom' purple and pink 'Death of a Pious Teacher' Blue border, black print Also known as Inspirational cards, often passed out at funerals.

Calling Card - Mr & Mrs Walter M. Tower and Ida H. Mann (?) Ida Mann may possibly be a summer visitor. Identify Dot Beebe

Matter concerning Capen land sold to Wilder of Pittsfield. This letter written by Sarah Wilder to Arthur Capen. Dated June 22, 1932

Letter from Fred Bicknell to Arthur Capen, recalling life in West Cummington, mentions Thayer family, Walter Shaw, sawing wood.