Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Henry Sewall of Augusta wrote to his son, William, in response to his son's announced engagement. He discussed the institution of marriage, Henry's estate, and Henry's desire that his son return to Augusta to claim his inheritance and help care for Henry and his wife as they aged.
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About This Item
- Title: Henry Sewall letter about his son's engagement, 1821
- Creator: Henry Sewall
- Creation Date: 1821-04-02
- Subject Date: 1821
- Location: Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 2142, Box 1/3
- Collection: Sewall family letters
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Families--Maine
- Fathers
- Letters
- Marriage proposals
- Sewall, Henry--Correspondence
- Sewall, William--Correspondence
- Sons
People
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