Bartlett, Mary (d. 1789)

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Bartlett, Mary (d. 1789)

American letter writer. Born in Newton, New Hampshire; died July 14, 1789; dau. of Joseph Bartlett and Sarah Hoyt; m. Josiah Bartlett, 1754; children: 12.

"The Letters of Josiah and Mary Bartlett" describe difficulties of agrarian life and give details about illnesses, domestic trials, and farming; also provide insight into Josiah Bartlett, signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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