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Record for Maurice Clifford Swift Paul Witter letter to Susan Davis transcription, 1853 , Wellsville, NY This story is a Microsoft Word document. stuestesadded this on 6 Jan 2013 While going through my late parents' family papers I found this document. After struggling to read it I found it very interesting. These were my 2nd great grandparents on my mother's side. I am also uploading as clear a copy as I can make of the original letter. _______________________ Willing [illegible] 18th 1853[?] I now attempt to write a few lines to you to congratulate you upon your safe arrival at your parents fireside in whose sosiety [sic] you must necessarily enjoy perfect peace and happiness [?]. But you may be somewhat surprised at my presumption on so short an acquaintance but nevertheless being prompted by pure motives I have the boldness to solicit your further acquaintance hoping thereby to promote or procure that happiness which kindred spirits find in each others society. Should [it be] agreeable to you (and if it would not interfere with any previous engagements) I would like to make you a visit soon, as soon as circumstances will permit. You will allow me to say your presence at your sister's has awakened sensations to which I have hitherto been a stranger and since your absence has only increased. Will you write me an answer to this and addresss it to willing PO Allegany Co as soon as convenient. Please excuse all mistakes as I write in a hurry behind the counter in a Wellsville store by the permission and politeness of a Mr. Abbott after being heavily drenched in a severe rain storm. Yours most affectionately, Paul C. Witter Susan A. Davis
Paul Witter letter to Susan Davis transcription, 1853 , Wellsville, NY
This story is a Microsoft Word document.
stuestesadded this on 6 Jan 2013
While going through my late parents' family papers I found this document. After struggling to read it I found it very interesting. These were my 2nd great grandparents on my mother's side. I am also uploading as clear a copy as I can make of the original letter.
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Willing [illegible] 18th 1853[?]
I now attempt to write a few lines to you to congratulate you upon your safe arrival at your parents fireside in whose sosiety [sic] you must necessarily enjoy perfect peace and happiness [?]. But you may be somewhat surprised at my presumption on so short an acquaintance but nevertheless being prompted by pure motives I have the boldness to solicit your further acquaintance hoping thereby to promote or procure that happiness which kindred spirits find in each others society. Should [it be] agreeable to you (and if it would not interfere with any previous engagements) I would like to make you a visit soon, as soon as circumstances will permit.
You will allow me to say your presence at your sister's has awakened sensations to which I have hitherto been a stranger and since your absence has only increased. Will you write me an answer to this and addresss it to willing PO Allegany Co as soon as convenient.
Please excuse all mistakes as I write in a hurry behind the counter in a Wellsville store by the permission and politeness of a Mr. Abbott after being heavily drenched in a severe rain storm.
Yours most affectionately,
Paul C. Witter
Susan A. Davis
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- [S1993] Newspapers.com: Potter Journal Leader Enterprise-, Laura Baker Smart passes, 04 Dec. Mr/Mrs Maurice Swift announce 2 daus marry.10 Dec 1942, Thu• p.1.
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Laura Baker Smart passes, 04 Dec. Mr/Mrs Maurice Swift announce 2 daus marry.
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Coudersport
Laura Baker Smart Passes From Life Friday, December 4
Well Known Woman, Born 77 Years Ago, Was Daughter of Late Isaac Baker of This Place.
The Death Angel relieved Laura Baker Smart from pain and illness at the County Home, Friday December 4, where she had received care and treatment for several years. The cause of death is given as old age.
Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Baker of Coudersport and she was born at Spencerville, Ohio, 77 years ago. As a young woman she married William E. Smart and they resided in Ohio and Illinois before locating here. He passed away some years ago.
Surviving are three children:
- Mrs. Cora Mills, Cuba, N. Y.;
- Mrs. Bertie Reagan, Augusta, Ga.;
- Mrs. Flossie Porter, Lima, Ohio. The last named was adopted.
Mrs. Smart was a member of the Baptist Church. The Rev. R. W. Wing conducted funeral service from the Schutt Funeral Home, Sunday, and
- interment was made in Eulalia Cemetery.
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT OF TWO DAUGHTERS
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice C. Swift, Coneville, announce the engagements of their two daughters, Miss Marian G. Swift and Miss M. Maurine Swift. Miss Marian is to become the bride of Clifford Hackett, grandson of Mrs. Henry Hackett, of Ceres, and Miss Maurlne will wed Private H. Jack Estes, son of Mrs. Viva K. Estes of Oswayo. Private Estes is now stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia. No date has been set for either wedding.
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Laura Baker Smart passes, 04 Dec. Mr/Mrs Maurice Swift announce 2 daus marry.
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Coudersport, Pennsylvania
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