In this, the first letter Thomas writes to his new in-laws, he tells them of his and Leah's good health. He does write that Leah was a little weak in church, but quickly recovered. He mentions the death of a neighbour.
The elegant Ross-Hand mansion was built in 1864 by Azariah Ross. It was later bought and renovated by William Hand. The Hand family lived there until the latter part of the 20th century. William Henry Hand was a colleague of Thomas Edison.The stone...
This stone and brick ranch home has a semi-circular driveway. The names Knapp, Feiner, and Thomas are written on the back of the photo.Central Avenue is only one block, running between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Leah runs into Ab. Deyo while walking in the Academy yard. She is concerned with traveling too far, fearing her health will decline. Thomas has purchased a new piece of furniture for her, which pleases her. She wishes Maria were near so she could...
Leah expects visitors and writes about how she and her young son, Tommy rode to Cornwall on the Thomas Powell. She mentions dreading dental work and feeling better due to wearing cotton around her hips. She also mentions that little Gertrude...
Notice offering a thirty-five dollar reward for the return of an 22 year old slave named Philip. Philip was to be returned to Thomas Cornell or Elnathan H. Sears.
Notice dated May 7, 1811 that a 22 year old slave named Philip ran away in October, 1810. A thirty dollar award is being offered to the person who delivers him to Thomas Cornell or Elnathan H. Sears.
The present Village of Saugerties was originally incorporated in 1831 as the Village of Ulster. This map is from 1850 before the name change to Saugerties in 1855. A penciled note; "(74734) [1850?]"; on the map face near the bottom right indicates...
In a letter to his friend, Meeker describes life on a Civil War gunboat and the ongoing battle against the Rebel forces. He also talks about his position as messenger boy and powder boy on the gunboat and his salary of 18 dollars a month.
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.
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...
This rambling, wood-frame, Queen Anne style house is on the north side of First Avenue. It was the home of two prominent Nyack men, Horatio Prall and Enoch Bell. Built by Hagaman Onderdonk, it has been added to extensively, creating an increasingly...
Both Leah and Thomas have regained their health after the death of their son, Tommy. Leah is so lonely, missing her son, but is comforted with her spiritual beliefs. She writes how important it was for her family to be by her side at Tommy's...
Thomas writes that Leah is feeling better after the birth of her baby daughter. He has applied a blister to her abdomen and feels it has helped her. He thinks the only problem they have is a very disagreable nurse. He writes that the baby is doing...
Leah is overjoyed to hear from Maria, although she is ill with a broncial infection.She is in bed due to "piles". She has named her baby Mary, which she thinks will take care of all the Marys and Marias in her family. She hopes she will have more...
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Twelve days after the death of Leah's baby Mary, Leah has become quite feeble. Thomas writes, "I must say that I have not
all along entertained in my own mind any doubt as to her recovery." Leah has been treated with cod liver oil which appeared to...
