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16 October 1867 circa
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
[Vignette sketches of workmen]
On both sides. With letterhead "New York, 16 Oct. 1867." Graphite, iron gall ink; wove paper.
GLC06343.194
2 February 1866
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore Kelly
He refers to the explosion of a steamboat on the Mississippi, killing 100 with many mutilated survivors, the third such accident this week. He comments on acquaintances in Bloomington.
GLC04195.40
25 April 1866
He has just returned from New Orleans, where he reminisced with army friends. He comments on people from Bloomington and family.
GLC04195.41
June 5, 1866
The rain has prevented plantations from running as normal. He reports on political events in Europe, and the Fenian uprising indicating the universal desire of people to govern themselves. He refers to people from Bloomington. A meeting will...
GLC04195.42
August 24, 1866
A cholera epidemic has hit the soldiers and has kept him busy in the hospital. He remarks about their brother Robert and his poor condition since remaining in the South to practice medicine, marry, etc. Written on letterhead for the Headquarters...
GLC04195.43
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