Fragmented Mississippian reminiscence and marriage tale
A rough narrative blends rural life, courtship, and community gossip. A narrator recalls Nancy Cummins and Patience Dodge, rivalry over a squire, and a marriage pledge that binds the pair in double harness. Anecdotes mix with recipes and a legal note about Capt. Jenau Ross and a colonial will.
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Nancy Cummins
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Janet Yease
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Betsy Martin
Sarlin
Seth Stokes
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