John Love papers 1840-1853 Love, John

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John Love papers 1840-1853 Love, John

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-3118lov?rgn=main;view=text

The Love papers contain 27 letters and one journal relating to John Love or his wife, Mary, which relate information on two areas of interest: the study of the military presence in the West during the 1840s and of courtship, marriage, and male-female relationships.

28 items (0.25 linear feet)

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William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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