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Father Winter
He pictured their privations in a new country, physically and intellectually, but to no purpose. The mother's heart could not think of a separation from her children for years. Whatever their circumstances, they must be where they could have her care. Her husband approved of leaving him, but she "put her foot down. " If the children stayed, she should stay, too. Of course she had her way. It is doubtful if she did not wish many times within twelve months that she had yielded.
On the 12th of October, 1812, Mrs. Winter and the children started with a carriage and colored servant of her father's, for Whitehall, Mr. Winter following a few hours behind, with two wagon loads of goods
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