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The letter, held in Special Collections in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida, from Josephine L. Dyer to her husband, John Varnum, discusses her neglecting to write, her desire for him to be near, and her activities in…

Josephine L. Dyer writes to her mother to inform her of her arrival in New York and the status of important paperwork.

A letter written by "Mamma" to a boy, likely her son, named Archie on his birthday. The letter informs Archie of his coming birthday present, as well as discusses the other family members at home.

A letter from "Mamma" to Archie. Mamma discusses Archie's activities, as well as family members including Gracie, Edith, his Grandma, Aunts and Papa.

A chart of enslaved people's names, serving capacities, ages, family ties, and prices in the will of Abraham Dupont

In this letter to her relatives in Greensboro, Vermont, Florida resident Elisa Hatch discusses her daily life, slavery, and racial relations in the South.

A letter from Josephine L. Dyer to her mother discussing her daily life, as well as describing her search for a new home.

The letter, held in Special Collections in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida, from Josephine L. Dyer to her Aunt Celia discusses the weather in Jacksonville and the individuals renting her spare rooms.

A settler from the North, A. B. Temple writes to friend and former neighbor A. R. Hunter. Temple discusses the population of the town he now resides in, along with local wildlife and temperature. Much of the letter is devoted to describing the…

A letter, held in Special Collections in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida, from Elisa Hatch to her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Comings in Greensboro, Vermont. The writer describes her experience living in…