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Mr. Nelson O. Dunham Nantucket Island Nantucket, Mass. Dear O. Was very pleased to get letter and card. Will answer very soon. Do not let grandpa go to the home alone. But think it better for all to let him go. That is where he made his home. …

Notes: The home on Maddaket Road was at least a mile out of town. Emma seems to be suggesting that Jennie would walk to town and, once the boat arrived, the two of them would hire a ride back to Jennie’s home. Emma did make the trip to visit…

Mrs Jennie Dunham 5 West Chester Street Nantucket, Mass Dear J. I think father painted the umbrella in the picture once. I think he will remember. He said it was a very warm day when he did the job. It is very warm today. Lovingly Emma August…

A composite image made from a pair of postcard-size studio photographs. The composite offers a panoramic shot of these various entertainers.

Note: C.N. Cotton

Note: C.N.Cotton

Charles Nelson Cotton (left), Ben Cotton (right), Ben Cotton Jr., (standing)

Ambrotype (collodiom positive)

Ambrotype

AmbrotypeCharles N Cotton in uniform of Company G, 59th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry