A letter written by Margaret (Sylvester) Chesebrough to her "brother," possibly her brother-in-law, Thomas Dering, regarding her sister's labor and postpartum health. Margaret's sister, Mary (Sylvester) Dering, gave birth to Henry Packer Dering in 1763, which is likely the birth Margaret refers to in this letter. Dated July 27th, 1763.
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Letter from Margaret Chesebrough to her Brother, July 27th, 1763
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