Download or read book Dering Letters Volume 2 written by Patricia and Edward Shillingburg and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dering Family settled on Shelter Island in 1761 and endured crop failures, revolution, and the difficulties of a new nation. Throughout it all they raised their children, emphasizing good manner, civility and mostly education. These letters deal with business and family matters.