Lawrence, John Tharp ?, Dixon, Illinois, to Isaac Roosevelt, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1856 April 2
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Lawrence is glad to find that little Grace has not forgotten her western home and friends. Lawrence has just returned from Uplands and found Tim and Ellen pretty well and anxious to hear of Mr. Bayley and Grace. "Coral" has a beautiful heifer calf. All the other cattle and horses are fat and well. Old Flo and Clio died this winter. Grace's? Uncle Hugh expected to be in New York in a month or two. Her father wrote from Rome and spoke of remaining abroad during the summer. His presence here is much required. Mr. Brooks, who handled Carleton's western funds has died, and his affairs are much embarrassed. Grace's? Aunts Helen and Sarah and children are well; Julia, John, and Lizzie constantly talk of Grace. Mrs. Lawrence unites in regards to Mrs. Roosevelt. A.L.S. 3pp. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 5pp. 16mo. 12mo.
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- Creation: 1856 April 2
Language of Materials
English.
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