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Family Counsel and Plans at Leslie Household
A long excerpt from a 1874 Troy newspaper portrays the Leslie family gathering for a private council. Nell Leslie contemplates leaving home to marry or work, Ray wrestles with love for Nell, and Ella Burrow realizes she must confront her own feelings. The piece traces the household’s dynamics, marriages, and social expectations within a prosperous Indiana family led by Mrs. Leslie and her four sons, set against a backdrop of late nineteenth century domestic life.
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Jay
Wilbur
May
Rudio
Misa
Richard
Leslie House
Pres
Fila Burton
Ella
Raymond
Edgar
Eddie
Sweet Sixteen
Nell
Aglo Gous
Wii
Wooster
Leslie Catute
Will
Bug
Mia
Les
Mrs. Leste
Pahall
Nellburton
Wao
Willie
Ron Ft
Jonnie Austin
Rich
Balfour
Aunice
Neil
Lestie
Hermes
Minnhood
Leslie
Indiana
Mra
Ella Burton
Mra. Leslie
Etta
Bng
Hivhawl
Hiraec
Wheaton
Charlie
Rayment
Ray
Brake
Hay
Willy
Jennie
Lostie
Faiihes
Alstanne
Aaid
Ike
Colin
Plata
Wil
Sahil Ray
Leeland Park
Dixon
Uarris & Lions
Ila
Bilal
Antha
Tess
Aid Ray Wits
Tay
Lelia Erklart
Darton
Beraedt
Seine
Ray Leslie
Dilek
Lelia Erkart
Carvigge
Phint
Tada
Miss Burton
Addie
Wileon
Paris
Aedbergh
Bobo Hale Jin
Miss Na Baston
Doe
Iico
Klin
Green
Wilson
Ble
Renil