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Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894 to Brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09832.26 Author/Creator: Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894 Place Written: Allens Grove, Wisconsin Type: Letter signed Date: 26 July 1857 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, July 26, 1857 from A. A. Scott. Describes travelling home by a Gopher train to Beloit. Mentions goods available for purchase and plans to build his own shop. Last page contains a small blueprint plan for a home and shop

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Family
Farm Work
Commerce
Travel
Transportation
Railroad
Immigration and Migration

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