{"value"=>"Frederick Challenor To Aletha Dowridge"}
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{"value"=>"<p>The largest group of letters are from Frederick to Aletha beginning with courtship in Brooklyn and continuing throughout his wife's return to her parent's home in St. Michael Parish. Frederick's financial hardships are evidenced in the tone of his letters to Aletha following the birth of their first child. He often complained about his low-wage work perhaps as proof of his inability to send more money to her. He frequently sent clothing to Aletha and her parents, and his own parents when he could.</p>"}