Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Augustus Henry Seward, May 28, 1846
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Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Augustus Henry Seward, May 28,
1846
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Institution:University of Rochester
Repository:Rare Books and Special Collections
Date:1846-05-28
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Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Augustus Henry Seward, May 28, 1846
action: sent
sender: Frances Seward
Birth: 1805-09-24
Death: 1865-06-21
location: Auburn, NY
receiver: Augustus Seward
Birth: 1826-10-01
Death: 1876-09-11
location: West Point, NY
transcription: nrs
revision: crb 2017-04-12
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Auburn May 28th
My dear Child,
Your letter came this morning –
I had made a miscalculation about your
examination thinking it was not until the
middle of June – You may think it strange
but it is my earnest wish that you should
not pass this examination – A dismissal or
even being put back another year would be
altogether preferable to the prospect of a
successful graduation for the next year –
Almost any thing seems preferable to being
engaged in the unrighteous war we are waging
with Mexico – the prospect of any war has
always appalled me this has double terrors
as it involves a dread of loss of life with
a dereliction of principles – Will you think
of this and be guided by the advice of one who
who would willingly resign her own life to
preserve yours – I have much to tell you
but must wait – Your father
N. Orleans last night – says nothing – Your Mother
Write as soon as the examination closes –
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Auburn May 28th
My dear Child,
Your letter came this morning –
I had made a miscalculation about your
examination thinking it was not until the
middle of June – You may think it strange
but it is my earnest wish that you should
not pass this examination – A dismissal or
even being put back another year would be
altogether preferable to the prospect of a
successful graduation for the next year –
Almost any thing seems preferable to being
engaged in the unrighteous war we are waging
with Mexico – the prospect of any war has
always appalled me this has double terrors
as it involves a dread of loss of life with
a dereliction of principles – Will you think
of this and be guided by the advice of one who
who would willingly resign her own life to
preserve yours – I have much to tell you
but must wait – Your father
Birth: 1801-05-16 Death: 1872-10-10
returned from N. Orleans last night – says nothing – Your Mother
Write as soon as the examination closes –