Slayton, William J., fl. 1867 to Asa W. Slayton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03955.09 Author/Creator: Slayton, William J., fl. 1867 Place Written: Lansing, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 February 1867 Pagination: 3 p. ; 21 x 13.1 cm. Order a Copy
William asks for news about home, family, and Asa'a school. He compliments Asa's wife and daughters. William mentions Mr. White of Ann Arbor, MI has sore eyes and seeks advice from Asa as to its cause, cure and cost of medicine. He mentions writing letter to Charles in Grattan. William apologizes for not sending a copy of the legislative journal more frequently and blames weather and flooding. Informs Asa that he plans to telegram his wife Sara to come visit Lansing by stagecoach.
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