I've been a stranger the last few days on the forum, as I have spent most of my time in southeastern Connecticut, in an ongoing multi month project to tie up some loose ends with family business, etc.
Anyhow, this morning I decided to take the day off. I stayed on the property where I grew up, and started off my day with a joint and a beach walk with my dogs. I then headed back to the main house to organize some papers. While in an attic, I came across a black metal box, about 2' x 4' x 2'.
Inside, there were hundreds upon hundreds of tightly bound letters and documents, dating from 1742 to 1877, with a huge collection of Civil War letters, early colonial documents, land deeds and transfers, and various correspondence.
I was immediately hooked. I have spent the last 8 hours reading the letters, mostly focusing on the civil war era. It is really fucking interesting, I am transported into the past. It was also exceptionally difficult to get used to the style of writing, which is unintelligible to us, it took me a couple hours before I could keep a good flow while reading. The words are very difficult to read, they look like cursive done by a meth addict.
I am going to give my brain a rest and rip a bong hit before watching an episode of Breaking Bad, but a bit later on, I will post some excerpts of the most interesting letters I have come across. I don't think anyone has looked at these in over 150 years.
Anyhow, this morning I decided to take the day off. I stayed on the property where I grew up, and started off my day with a joint and a beach walk with my dogs. I then headed back to the main house to organize some papers. While in an attic, I came across a black metal box, about 2' x 4' x 2'.
Inside, there were hundreds upon hundreds of tightly bound letters and documents, dating from 1742 to 1877, with a huge collection of Civil War letters, early colonial documents, land deeds and transfers, and various correspondence.
I was immediately hooked. I have spent the last 8 hours reading the letters, mostly focusing on the civil war era. It is really fucking interesting, I am transported into the past. It was also exceptionally difficult to get used to the style of writing, which is unintelligible to us, it took me a couple hours before I could keep a good flow while reading. The words are very difficult to read, they look like cursive done by a meth addict.
I am going to give my brain a rest and rip a bong hit before watching an episode of Breaking Bad, but a bit later on, I will post some excerpts of the most interesting letters I have come across. I don't think anyone has looked at these in over 150 years.