Letter from Moses Bly, 1303-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1908-07-08

GUSN

GUSN-392436

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Description

The image is a handwritten letter from Moses Bly, dated July 27, 1775, from Winter Hill. The letter appears to be addressed to his wife, as he begins with "Dear and Loving Wife" and expresses his love and concern for her and their children. He discusses various personal matters, including the desire for someone named John Jeffers to come and help him, mentions sending him clothing, and shares news of recent events and people they know. The letter concludes with best wishes and expresses his desire to hear back from her. Moses Bly signs off as her "Loving Husband."

Details

Descriptive Terms

personal correspondence
letters (correspondence)
family papers
handwriting
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

11417

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025210
B-Series negative 1303-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.003.001.1303-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Broken

Description Level

Item

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