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Subject: [GM-L] Paul Revere & 2nd wife, Rachel (Walker) Revere & letter. Spy Letters of Rev.
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 22:12:57 EDT

April/May 1775 From Rachel Revere to Paul Revere:

"My Dear by Doctor Church I send a hundred & twenty five pounds and beg you
will
take the best care of yourself and not attempt coming in to this town again
and if
I have an opportunity of coming or send out anything or any of the Children I
shall do
it. Pray keep up your spirits and trust yourself and us in the hands of a
good God
who will take care of us - tis all my Dependance for vain is the help of man.
Aduie my Love - Your affectionate - R. Revere"

Photos of actual letters (many more) at this site: (Univ. of Michigan
Education)

http://www.si.umich.edu/spies/index-gallery.html

Rachel Revere (1745 to 1813)
Rachel (Walker) Revere was the 2nd wife of Paul Revere, the engraver and
patriot.
Rachel met Paul outside his shop in Boston. They were married on October 10,
1773, just five months after the death of his first wife. Their marriage was
considered
a love match. Paul wrote love poems to his wife on the back of his shop
ledgers.
Rachel and Paul had eight children in addition to Paul's eight children by
his first
marriage. Rachel died June 26, 1813.

http://www.si.umich.edu/spies/index-gallery.html

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