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Miss Lizzie
The view from 2026: How long did it take to take this photo? How long do you think her days were? Before she was married, before she had a family of her own, Lizzie Jane Burks was a teacher, wrangling a class of 48 children. Interestingly, she was lucky enough to have one of her…
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Sensations of Love and Respect
The view from 2026:Who were Dear Girl and DM? Were they able to meet Thursday afternoon And why was this letter saved for over 200 years? Dear Girl I rejoice to hear that you hope and trust you have a hope that you belong to the family of God. This Miss is one of the…
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Dear Girl
The view from 2026:What ever happened to Dear Girl and DM? Was her health restored? Were they ever able to unite in matrimony? Elizth Town Dear Girl It is with sentiments of esteem that I express to you my mind[.] feeling it my duty to be plain with you in so serious a matter[.] and one…
“We walked out into the starlight. We talked of our mother’s prayers. We resolved to make the world better, to sell ourselves dear.”
DAVID NELSON BEACH
