Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Peter Sanborn, a tanner in East Readfield, wrote to his daughter, Sarah, who was away at school. He discusses family news and continues a previous discussion about the death of his son, her brother, George.
He also comments that all he wants for his children is for them to live, be wise, and especially, good.
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About This Item
- Title: Peter F. Sanborn letter to Sarah Sanborn, 1856
- Creator: Peter F. Sanborn
- Creation Date: 1856-04-12
- 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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