East Hamburg, Buffalo to Josiah Smith

Description: Family news: all well but Thomas has been ill. Asks after 'your' Thomas, last heard of in Ohio. Farming: Good summer, improved potato harvest. Has become U.S. citizen: comments that President Filmore's father is a neighbouring farmer. Schooling: Free but complains of poor results; explains system. Requests red cabbage and pansy seed. Sends love and regards to family and friends; asks after 'the old set'.

Date: 21/12/1850

Last import: September 11, 2017