Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
John Neal, with his characteristic humor, wrote to his sister from Boston to report on his "moral character." He recounts coming home late and his "pious" landlord's reaction.
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About This Item
- Title: John Neal to sister, Rachel Neal, Portland, 1814
- Creator: John Neal
- Creation Date: 1814-06-28
- Subject Date: 1814
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Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Boston, Suffolk County, MA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 2125, Ser. 1 Box 1/2
- Collection: John Neal collection
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Authors--Maine
- Letters
- Neal, John, 1793-1876--Correspondence
- Neal, John, 1793-1876--Humor
- Neal, Rachel--Correspondence
- Wit and humor
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(207) 774-1822 x230
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