Series 3. Writings, 1839–1877

This series chiefly contains the poetry and penmanship exercises of the Sexton sisters, Almira Sexton Farmington, Louisa Sexton Hays, and Amie Sexton Silcott, as well as writings by their uncle, Loyal Young, and Silcott's daughter, Ella Louise "Nellie" Silcott. Where materials could be identified by author, including a six-page 1851 diary and poetry written by Amie Sexton Silcott, items are arranged in alphabetical order according to creator. Some items are dated between 1847 and 1855, but much of this material is undated and its authors are unknown.