Letter from Dudley Avery to Daniel D. Avery, October 31, 1865

Avery Family Papers, Records of the Antebellum Southern Plantations, Series J, Part 5, Reel 11, Frames 705-707

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New Iberia La
October 31st 1865

My dear Papa,

Nothing of interest has transpired since you left the Island. We commenced last Wednesday morning to [furrow?] the Cane and without the hands work very slowly. [I] yet hope to secure [illegible] before a frost. Mr. [illegible] has completed the [Bill?] & [illegible] for the house and Brother has it [illegible] whenever [illegible] and [canes?] can be [exposed?]. ...

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As I understand furniture of all kinds is very high in New Orleans. I thought it would be well for me to pay the Dr a visit and forward you a list of the kind quantity and price of his furniture. I drove down to Mr. Richardson's on Saturday ...

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The Carriage is now at the door and we will leave for the Island in a few moments. While I think of it I must ask as a favor that you will give Cousin Bob the right to merchandize on the Island should the Company cary on operations on a scale to remunerate him. He seems to be anxious to have the right unless you have already given it to someone else. ...

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Please send me also two boxes of Gun [wads?] No 12 and two No 11. Also a five pound Canister of powder. I hope that Sister's health is better since your arrival in New Orleans. ...

Your affct Son

Dudley