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1904
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1911
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{"value"=>"J.L. And Harriet Dowridge To Daughter Aletha Dowridge"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Letters from J.L. and Harriet Dowridge to their daughter comprise the second largest group of letters. These letters concern the general well-being of their daughter, more specifically, their letters deal with their daughter's economic and housing conditions, and keep her abreast of St. Michael Parish's activities.</p> <p>J.L., a carpenter by trade, appears to have instilled a strong work ethic in his daughter; his letters to Aletha express his happiness over her making a life for herself. Her mother, Harriet had cared for white children when she was a younger woman, and worked intermittently as a caretaker in her elder years. Frequently, Mrs. Dowridge's letters expressed her frustration about her daughter having to work so hard, while at the same time extolling the virtues of hard work.</p> <p>The frequency of letters written and material goods transported from Brooklyn to St. Michael Parish by friends and relatives convey a strong support system amongst the Dowridge family.</p>"}
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1904
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1911
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1904