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1. 432. Edward Barnwell to William H. W. Barnwell -- August 18, 1853

432. Edward Barnwell to William H. W. Barnwell -- August 18, 1853
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1853-08-18
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Letter from Edward Barnwell, Philadelphia, to father, William H. W. Barnwell, in Tuscarora, PA, concerning plans to meet up again and resume traveling. Barnwell informs his father of the deaths of 200 people in New York due to a heat wave, but assures him the weather is cool enough for his return. August 18, 1853.

2. 431. Edward Barnwell to Catherine Osborn Barnwell -- August 15, 1853

431. Edward Barnwell to Catherine Osborn Barnwell -- August 15, 1853
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1853-08-15
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Letter from Edward Barnwell, Philadelphia, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, while traveling north with his father. Barnwell describes their trip from Niagara Falls to Montreal, Quebec, Lake Champlain, Lake George, New York City and back to Philadelphia. His father, Barnwell writes, has left Philadelphia for Pottsville, PA, to escape the heat. August 15, 1853.

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