Norwood
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Think of me
When this you see think of me Lizzie McSwain “Lillia” McSwain David J Allen Esq Norwood Stanly County Ark Augus 19th as I did not send my letter off I will write a little more. Sisters little girl has been very ill is some better to day Ma’s Rheuma tism is some better also she Continue reading
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A Bad Set
Locust Cottage Ark August 14th 1882 Mr David J Allen My dear cousin David you will pleas pardon me for not writing sooner, and I will promis to do better in the future. I was glad to hear from you. I thought perhaps you was married, and did not care to write to your cousin any Continue reading
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A Specimen
Feb 25th 1882 This is a Specimen of my Writing after Writing Ten days at Swaringens School House Stanly Co Norwood N.C. D.J. Allen So, perhaps after his first class at Zoar church, DJ participated in a second class? He was still a rather young Continue reading
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November 24, 1881
Registry Receipt Post Office at Norwood, NC Registered Letter No 24, Rec’d Nov 24, 1881 of D. J. Allen addressed to International Committee New York, NY PW Melton, PM I am unsure of whether the International Committee is of the Young Christian Men’s Association, the Red Cross, or what. I haven’t been able to find out anything definitive. This post Continue reading
Chasing the Past 