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Letter. George [H. Richards], Hillsboro, Illinois to "Dear Lissie" [Elisabeth L. Lincoln], n.p., 1857 August 9.

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 52
Identifier: MSN/EA 5023-52

Scope and Contents

In a long letter to Elisabeth written after Irene's death on 5 May 1857, George Richards speaks of his feelings on returning to Illinois after his years in the East. He tells her of land he has purchased in Hillsboro Township, on which he will eventually build and to which Elisabeth and George's three children will eventually move.

Dates

  • Creation: 1857 August 9.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

ALS, 4 pages on 1 folded sheet.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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