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Letter from, Henry Willard Brizze to, Ann Long Didsbury Brizzee
Letter courtesy of, Roger Curnutt, Las Vegas, Nevada
Northfield Farms Feb 3, 1870
My Dear & Loving Wife,
Today noon, I received your long and welcome letter of Jan. 25th. It was such a nice treat to me and so interesting; I believe your letters have all come to hand. They have all been welcome messengers of peace to me. This afternoon I have been to Northfield sleigh riding with William. It is a very nice town about one-mile with one street about 12 rods wide with large and beautiful shade trees on both sides. They are maple elms. The houses are large and of all stiles (sic) from 100 years old to the latest fashion. It is a farming town with wealthy aristocrats.
I have spent the last week visiting with my friends in Deerfield 12 miles from here; have had a very pleasant time. This town is like Northfield, only the street is not quite so wide, about 8 rods. Both of these towns have a very interesting history of its Indian wars and first settlers, which is too long for me to give you on paper, but will take great pleasure in giving it to you by word of mouth when I get home.
I’m sorry that the mill has stoped (sic), but I surpose (sic) it can’t be helped now. I would not care if the debts were all paid up and money enough to live on until it can start again. I will try and see if I can’t do better with it next year.
If Bro. Stout lets you have money enough so you can spare it, then you may at your pleasure which you pay Charley Peck money or wheat; anyway give him satisfaction. It had ought to have been paid before. I told William Peck that he could have the wheat when I left home and I wish he had taken it. It would have saved hard feelings. I shall want as mutch (sic) money as I can get for I want to bring some things home with me. I presume you have some on the road for me now, but I hope you have not distressed yourself. When that gets here, I will go to Conn. and see your father and do all I can to get him into the Church.
I have all the papers you sent me, and Oh how mutch (sic) good they do me. There is nothing that does me so mutch (sic) as your letters and papers. I see by one of them that the Weber Road is sold but the 3 payments were held until about the middle of the months of- - -(?), May & June. I suppose (sic) I shall realize over $1,000 which will be better than nothing.
When you see or write to Aunt, give them my love and tell them they must not follow after ---(?). I am very sorry to learn that Bro. Sayless family is sick, hope they will all get well soon. I have not heard from him since my last letter, expect to soon, give his family my love. |
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I am glad you went to the party with Bro. Hixson. I thank him for his kindness. I will try and return the complement with he goes on a mission, give him and his family my love, especially Sarah . Tell John I hope to have the privilege of baptizing him when I get home.
I hope the children will not have the mumps, if they do you must keep their throats well oiled with consecrated oil. Do not forget to write about little Arthur next time, kiss him and all the children for me. I’ll write to Henry this evening. I think you are having the best school this winter you ever had and am well pleased with your progress. May Gold bless you and ours is my prayer in the name of Jesus, amen.
H.W. Brizzee |