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Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894 to Brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09832.37 Author/Creator: Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894 Place Written: Allens Grove, Wisconsin Type: Letter signed Date: 30 November 1858 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.9 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, November 30, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Details plan to build a home for the cattle, groceries and a church. Mentions which crops will grow in the spring and how much the farm pays for the help.

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

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