Letter. Geo[rge] H. Richards, Jackson, Missouri, to Henry Richards, Boston, Massachusetts, 1838 June 17.
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSN/EA 5023-03
Scope and Contents
George writes Henry of the novelty of life in southeast Missouri, describing local idioms of speech, a slave auction, encounters with black people, and "shocks of earthquakes". He notes his intention of settling in Illinois once he raises the money to buy land.
Dates
- Creation: 1838 June 17.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
ALS, 4 pages on 1 folded sheet, w/ integral address leaf.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository