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1865

Foxxee — Thu, 26 May 2022 09:13:12 GMT

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qualitygal — Thu, 26 May 2022 09:18:13 GMT

He has a way with words.

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candys mine — Thu, 26 May 2022 09:56:40 GMT

Submitted for your consideration by his devoted mother, perhaps?

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CJC — Thu, 26 May 2022 11:40:30 GMT

Here I am young man....I'll marry you! ❤️

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catter70 — Thu, 26 May 2022 11:57:13 GMT

Sounds like a catch.

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PamfromCT — Thu, 26 May 2022 12:02:33 GMT

Sounds like a sweet, romantic young man. Wouldn’t it be nice to learn about his life.

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skatting44 — Thu, 26 May 2022 12:27:24 GMT

@Foxxee

Would love to know if he had any responses to his add . Can you print the person's name , I'like to follow up with looking at a few census records for 1870 & 1880 to see if he married

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Chessa35 — Thu, 26 May 2022 12:45:49 GMT

I love me a man with “first rate buckwheat “!

Who can’t use a new hoop skirt ! 💑

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 26 May 2022 13:01:23 GMT

A good set of teeth....I'm in!

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luvzchiz — Thu, 26 May 2022 14:28:45 GMT

Winner winner chicken dinner! Definitely a catch.

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Gorgf — Thu, 26 May 2022 15:48:43 GMT

@candys mine. That is a good thought? Years ago when I was on line dating I had a Mother contact me and said she would like me to meet her son. I forgot about that until I read your post.

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ECBG — Thu, 26 May 2022 16:13:48 GMT

What a smile! I hope he finds a wonderful young lady!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 26 May 2022 18:09:00 GMT

How could a sweet young gal turn down a bull and two heifers?

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Foxxee — Thu, 26 May 2022 18:22:31 GMT

@skatting44 wrote:

@Foxxee

Would love to know if he had any responses to his add . Can you print the person's name , I'like to follow up with looking at a few census records for 1870 & 1880 to see if he married

@skatting44

That would be interesting to find out more about this young man. He had much more than 18 y/o today. A house and barn...wow...at that age!

Unfortunately, nothing more was posted about this person.

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BlueFinch — Thu, 26 May 2022 22:33:14 GMT

Loved this guy's appeal. Young men had to hustle in 1865. Most worked from dawn to dusk learning survival skills from their elders. Not uncommon for an 18 year old to be setting up a homestead.

Not sure what year mail order brides became a popular option, but this guy could have had a response to his advertisement. Spinster's were looking, too. Now people just swipe apps.

Everything started earlier back then, with lifespan's challenging. It's in stark contrast to what we see today. Now kids 25-30 (still at home) are our version of 1800's 18 year old's. Almost, but not as driven as previous hard times required.

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sceniccoast — Sat, 28 May 2022 00:29:51 GMT

@Foxxee

It's original, I'll say that.

I feel sorry for the young man. He seemed lonely, but I truly hope in the end he found happiness.

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TwinkleBell — Sat, 28 May 2022 09:56:36 GMT

@Foxxee wrote:

Gosh .. With that list of "qualifications," seems to me he's figured out "how to do it!"

. Now, form a line, girls! .....

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Brisky — Sun, 29 May 2022 16:15:41 GMT

Actually, just by writing this sweet letter ....he figured out "How to do it". How cool. 😎