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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

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