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"By chance my two horses came down with such a perilous case of throat infection that the veterinarian Dr. Miller in Kokkala frightened me that it was an extremely severe disease. I had recourse to the services of Alfred Torppa, a folk medicine…

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" I attest that on October 25, 1899 Alfred Torppa, an animal surgeon, operated on my year and a half old Stallion colt and that operation succeeded very well. By request, I thus testify in Perho, on January 12, 1900.

Antti Sahipakka, a young land…

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" That animal surgeon, Alfred Torppa, from Veteli has several times with good results taken care om my horses and cattle, which by request I now attest.

In Perho, December 19, 1904 H. F. Karki"

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" Alfred Heikki's son Torppa, here in Kaustinen has castrated my colts during several years and all have recovered well. Also other diseases in both my horses and my cattle were cured through his medicine and good care to which I now…

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A letter opener that was part of a desk set belonging to James V. King.

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A stainless steel letter opener with the following imprinted: Maynard Motor Parts Co., 115 Main St., Maynard, 755.

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A letter to Amory Maynard from Jacob Foster, dated Boston, October 18, 1849. Names mentioned in the note are Mr. Davis, Mr. Silas P. Brooks, Mr. Blake at the Acton Depot, and _ H. Brooks.

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A letter issued by John _ to R. Lewis Davis regarding a trip to New York. The letter was inside an envelope with the label Bent & Bush Co. This letter is part of a collection dated 1849 ca.

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A letter requesting information to Mr. Davis from Nath J Wyeth concerning the amount of fill for a slope cut.

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A letter to R. L. Davis from Lissy Evans.

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A letter to Mr. Davis from Gentleman T. J. Green, Jamaica Plain, Mass. The letter requests Mr. Davis retrieve his dog who followed Mr. Green home from Brighton to Jamaica Plain. The dog remained with Mr. Green.

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The Selectman, Micah Smith and A. E. Nelson, are concerned the railroad crossings are unsafe during the construction of the Sterling Branch of the Fitchburg Rail Road.

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A 3 page letter addressed to R. L. Davis regarding a rail road route through Sutton, NH and adjoining towns. It is dated October 3, 1848. It is signed John B. Bouton.

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A short note to R. L. Davis from a friend, J. C. Flagg. It was postmarked Portsmouth, NH, August 15, (_?_). Mr. Flagg is inviting Mr. Davis to fish and hunt with him.

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Two articles belonging to Levi Cheney. One is a certification of Levi Cheney's membership in Lodge 131, I.O.O.F. for 43 years. It is dated January 18, 1928. He joined April 2, 1884. Levi Cheney was a member for nearly 53 years. He died in January…

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Built in the late 1700's, at one time known as the Thompson or Eveleth Farm. Levi was the first to own the farm and in 1816 it was used as a tavern when the Great Road was opened between Boston and Fitchburg.
Left photo taken in 1925, right photo…

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A formal, sepia-colored photograph of Lewis N. Shaw.

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Rubber disc used to grab jar lids for a better grip.

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