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Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894 to Brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09832.33 Author/Creator: Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894 Place Written: Allens Grove, Wisconsin Type: Letter signed Date: 31 January 1858 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 31, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Mentions the health of the family; provides details from a letter related to Joel's trade post, his farm life, and composting; gives updates on his trade post in Iowa and his debts. Page 4 contains a note from Mary Scott addressed to "Sister." Relays wishes that they would live closer to each other.

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894
Scott, Mary Frances, 1836-?

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