Washington Dream Gift Deed From 1796 Revealed
In August 1796 at breakfast during departure from Mount Vernon Washington gave his nephew Robert Lewis a deed promising Deep Run lands in Fauquier County. The paper, handed to Captain Lewis, declared the gift to his heirs forever and was signed and sealed by George Washington on August 18 1796.
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Scrioner
Washington
Lewis
Wis
Mount Vernon
Captain Lewis
Waskin
Fauquier
Robert Dewis
George Washington
Amusements and social life in bygone times
The text describes simple domestic pastimes such as husking, quilting bees, and apple paring as common amusements for youth. It notes half holidays for men during gatherings and a grand public ball with minuet and contra dance as a favored festive display, mentioning Lafayette in Baltimore en route to the south.
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Lafayette
Baltimore
Swine Management for Profit and Legacy Reflections
The text argues swine are highly profitable with proper care emphasizing breeding sow management and early fattening. It warns against overpasturing, promotes shelter and forage, and notes nine to ten month fattening is more profitable than eighteen. It shifts to a reflective, prophetic tone about life, death, and memory.
Hen and Wife Standards Alarm Debate in Danbury News
A Danbury News editorial decries idealized roles for a minister’s wife describing a committee selected wife with endless duties. It argues hens deserve respect as thinking beings and urges humane treatment to inspire better egg production and mutual respect.
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Band of Hope, Mite Society
Home Mission
Ahben
Danbury News
Wait Patiently Through Girlhood Says Bishop Morris
The bishop laments girls rushing from girlhood to womanhood and urges patience. He counsels maintaining retirement and modesty, enjoying the beauty of girlhood, and facing life’s responsibilities only when ready as true women. He warns against wasting the girlhood season that brightens future life.
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Bishop Morris
April Duties for Livestock and Community Unity
April brings focus on animal care and breeding stock including milk supply through proper housing and protection from cold and hunger. The text also notes Brooklyn churches refusing to invite Universalist and other churches to unite in a May Sunday school procession amid unclear references to infants and grounds.
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Vegetable Kingdom
Brooklyn
Universalist
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