Ladd's Relationship With His Family

Ethan Ladd Miner's dedication to cherishing and keeping his vast collection of journals and various correspondences presents the opporuntity to study and observe his relationship with his family. A letter from his brother Gideon, as well as one from his mother cast some light into the interpersonal family dynamics of the Miner family.

Below, a letter written to Ethan from his mother updating him of family affairs