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Typescript of Elizabeth Wood Kane's journal, including everything from the original journal, which she kept from June 29, 1857 through August 8, 1858. The typescript was created by her son E. Kent Kane, who added some notes. Dated 1857-1858.

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Materials include a computer typescript of Elizabeth Wood Kane's original journal, which she kept from June 29, 1857, through August 8, 1858. Dated 1857-1858.

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Contains letters and other materials relating to the Wood family, dealing primarily with family activities. Materials date from between 1842 and 1906.

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Autograph letter signed, from Chalmers Wood, New York, to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, Philadelphia, giving her 3 affidavits attesting to her and Thomas L. Kane’s marriage, the marriage was never registered, Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane wanted them so she could receive her pension, 4 pp., 24 March 1884.

Scope and Contents Typewritten letter signed, from Chalmers Wood, New York, to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane, Kane, answering Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane’s question about laws regarding the age a woman can be married without consent from her parents, and whether a father can stop his minor daughter from having communication with her intended husband, regarding the situation between Elizabeth’s son and his fiancé, 4 pp., 9 February 1892; Typewritten letter signed, from Wood to Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood...

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Autograph letter signed, from Edward Bell to Catherine M.P. Bell [Edward’s sister], Kensington, England, wishing her a “pleasant journey north,” and also thanking her for her kindness to Millie [Edward’s fiancé], sent care of Miss Wood, 4 pp., n.d.

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Autograph letter signed, from Edward to Catherine Bell, on his determination to leave England, mentions Walter Wood [Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane’s brother], sent care of Miss Wood, Fife, New Brunswick, letter completely torn in half, 6 pp., 4 October 1904; Autograph letter signed, from Edward Bell, to Catherine Bell, on her work, 3 pp., 16 November 1904; both letters sent care of Miss Wood.

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Autograph letter signed, from Edward Bell, Eastbourne, England, to Catherine Bell, Fife, NB, on Catherine’s sailing plans (to the U.S.), a job interview he had, sent care of Miss Wood, 7 pp., 3 November 1905.

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Autograph letter signed, from Edward to Catherine, on board the Majestic, Liverpool, wishing her a good journey to Boston, he got the portrait of their father, 3 pp., 2 folded & written on 4 sides each, 7 November 1905.