Located on Huguenot Street in the village of New Paltz. "This house, built by Daniel Hasbrouck, son of Abraham Hasbrouck and his wife Maria Deyo Hasbrouck, represents a more typical type of Hudson Valley Dutch-style architecture than most of the...
Leah is relieved to hear that little Maggie Deyo (Maria's baby) is getting better. She writes about expecting visits from the Deyos and the taste of fresh fruit. Thomas closes the letter inquiring about the butter pail.
Mr. Jessup has written Maria after the death of Maria's baby, Leah DeWitt. He explains that he will not be able to get there to see her. He also writes of his loneliness and wishes Maria would come visit him with the children.
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Leah writes to Maria's three children about the ways of the world, especially to Nathaniel and Kitty who are about to enter school. She knows that Andrew is too young for school but hopes that he will assist in the care of baby Maggie. She...
Leah writes of Thomas' affliction. His sore finger has made him unable to write. Leah herself is ill and has been confined to bed. The doctor suspects bilious fever. She thinks about Maria's children often, especially after losing her son. She...
