1913 Letter from Blanche Somes Colwell to Harriet Sanderson

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1913 Letter from Blanche Somes Colwell to Harriet Sanderson

Letter of May 24th, 1913 from Blanche Somes Colwell to "Harriet "(Sanderson?). Describes the health and activities of Somesville residents. Mentions the funerals of J. W. Somes and Lewis Somes, Jr. , both of whom died in May 1913. Very chatty letter rich with commentary on weight, health, mourning, marriages, children, etc. Mentions Blanche's husband Lino M. Colwell, Allie Somes, Kate Pray and many other Somesville families. Harriet Somes Sanderson (1870.1964); probably the wife of Arthur G. Sanderson (1868.1913). Blanche Somes Colwell (1878.1946); wife of Lino M. Colwell (1878.1942).

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