Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Peter F. Sanborn of East Readfield wrote to his daughter, Sarah, who was away at school, consoling her about the death of George, their son and brother. He also discusses the illness of his wife and his mother.
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About This Item
- Title: Peter F. Sanborn letter to daughter, 1856
- Creator: Peter F. Sanborn
- Creation Date: 1856-03-19
- Subject Date: 1856
- Location: Readfield, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 362, Box 1/1
- Collection: Sanborn family papers
- Object Type: Text
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- Bereavement
- Letters
- Sanborn family
- Sanborn, George--Death and burial
- Sanborn, Peter F.--Correspondence
- Sanborn, Sarah--Correspondence
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