William Slater

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1879-04-16

Document proving William’s estate

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1873-03-04

To His Infant Son

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1859-06-12

Sent to Brother and Sisters; William Slater now staying with William Watson

Includes info on William Watsons family and news that Mary Jackson has got married “at last”!...
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1859-06-12

Sent To His Father

A rich family letter giving a feel of the relations' life styles....
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1859-02-27

Update from Thomas Jackson’s home

Includes further info on relatives and major explanations of rope making at the time....
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1858-12-29

Thomas Jackson introduces William Slater to Frederick Douglass’ Anti-slavery Books

Reports receiving anti-slavery books from Thomas Jackson, including works by Frederick Douglass. A social letter reporting on receiving a Christmas...
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1858-12-27

Thomas Jackson Had a Jovial Side- A Christmas Report

Pleasant letter keeping families on both sides of the Atlantic in touch....
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1858-12-27

Example of Cross Hatch Writing

This family letter addressed to William Slater’s sisters in England is a classic example of crosshatching where the author writes...
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1858-11-01

First Year In Reading

A chatty family letter to his brother reporting on life in Reading. making ropes and enjoying some good food....
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1858-10-31

WS Boarding In New Quarters

William Slater to his two sisters....
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