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Letter from a Father in New York City to his Son, December 26, 1835Letter from a Father in New York City to his Son, December 26, 1835

A two and a half page letter written by a father in New York City to his son Jacob on December 26, 1835. The letter, which is numbered 7, offers advice on living a meaningful life, emphasizing kindness, charitable work, and the importance of encouraging labor over mere alms-giving. Portions of the letter containing checks or bills of exchange have been removed, resulting in a missing address. The letter's content is otherwise complete.