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Notes: The Cottons clearly had several connections to Bristol and apparently Minnie was one of them. Ben Cotton Jr. was married and died in Bristol in 1880. Ben’s mother, Rebecca (Russell) Cotton - Ben Cotton Sr.'s first wife - died in Bristol the…

Mrs. A.S. Rounds care of Mrs. Jennie Dunham Nantucket, Mass. Tuesday evening Dear Mother Just to let you know everything is all right. Pa received your letter. (this morning) Am very glad you are feeling better and having a pleasant time with…

Mrs. A. S. Rounds Nantucket, Mass. Care of Mrs. Jennie Dunham Dear little mother I hope you are having a good time and feeling much better. Every thing is all right at home, Pa says he is going to write you a few lines so I will not write a letter…

Notes: Compare this scene with “Bird’s Eye View Pawtucket, R.I.,” sent June 5, 1912. On the face of the card Emma added labels for several buildings – "S & Robinson" and the "Music Hall" – as well as ‘High Street.” It is not absolutely clear…

Mrs. Jennie Dunham Nantucket Island Nantucket, Mass. Dear J. I am going to take Lizzie with me when I go to Nan- She is to let me know as soon as Minnie has vacation then we go. I am all moved and like here very much am much tired. You said you…