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- Betsey Verona Colton to Ruth Fletcher, 1850 April 28 and Moses S. Colton to Andrew and Ruth Fletcher, undated
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Topics include Carseldana's remarriage, Lyman Colton's (nephew) beginning of work as shoe maker, an illegibly named person's marriage, the milder climate of Indiana, the state of the farm in Indiana, and the state of family members' health.
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- Lemuel Colton to Andrew and Ruth Fletcher, 1847 December 6 and Moses S. Colton to Andrew and Ruth Fletcher, 1847 November and Lemuel Colton to Andrew and Ruth Fletcher, 1847 November 19
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Topics include their illnesses over the summer, the rich and inexpensive farm land in Indiana, the prices of stock and grains, and the travelling and work activities of family members.
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- Moses S. Colton to Andrew and Ruth Fletcher and Betsey Verona Jagua to Ruth Fletcher, 1861 September 13
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Topics include Moses and his family's farm, the poor economy because of the war, the death of a little girl (Carseldana's?), Betsey Verona's brother (and Moses' son) Lyman's preaching in the Free Mission Baptist Church, and the health of Betsey Verona's and Seth's daughter Sarah Eveline.
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- Moses S. Colton to Andrew and Ruth Fletcher, 1855 October 28
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Topics include the details of Moses' return trip from Vermont to Indiana, the family of Zebina, and the prices and conditions of their produce and stock.
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- Moses S. Colton to Andrew and Ruth Fletcher, 1856 September 20 and Betsey Verona Jagua to Ruth Fletcher
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Topics include building a small house, the dry weather in Otsego, IN, and the effects on crops and fruit trees, and the health of various family members.
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- Moses S. Colton to Andrew and Ruth Fletcher, 1860 January 29
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Topics include the various prices of crops and land in Indiana, the state of his farm and finances, the state of Lemuel's farm and finances, Lyman's preaching, and Verona's and Seth's families activities.
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- Moses S. Colton to Andrew and Ruth Fletcher, 1862 February 14
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Topics include the state and value of his farm and stock, his poor health and that of family members, his opinions regarding emancipation, a few cases of small pox brought back by returning soldiers, and the activities of his family.
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- Moses S. Colton to Ruth Colton, 1834 August 10
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Topics include Moses' farm work, Lemuel's paper mill work, Grandfather Clark's and Uncle Joseph's move to Ohio, and his separation from his children.
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- Moses S. Colton to Ruth Colton, 1837 September 17
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Topics include inquiries about his children and family members and his plans to move west if he sells his place.