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David & Washington to Daniel Wells

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Title
David & Washington to Daniel Wells
Description
Part I: Washington to Daniel Wells

"...Sir I would like to know how long I have to remain in Easton I wish you would let me know when you write again. Sir the people of this says that New Orleans is the worse place in the united states, but I say that it is not as bad as this place for on Saturday night light there was six men put in prison for beating a man, they did not kill him but he is very low, this place is worse then Louisiana accorden to its size."

Part II: David to Daniel Wells

Neither David nor Washington has had a Sunday coat since they've been at Lafayette.

David requests a coat and a pair of pants for himself and Washington.
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
Identifier
45
Date
1841-04-20 00:00:00
Subject
Washington reports on an incident in Easton and wishes to know how much longer he must stay.
Creator
David & Washington
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