Hall, John Vine, Letter 1888

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Hall, John Vine, Letter 1888

Autograph letter signed. John Vine Hall writes about his family and his failing health. Also includes an unmailed, stationery envelope of "Plutus Mining and Smelting Company, 39 Broadway, New York," inscribed in various hands.

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Hall, John Vine, 1774-1860

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Hall possibly bears some loose association with the laying of the Atlantic Cable in 1865, for which the Great Eastern served as primary ship. James Anderson (later Sir James) served as captain during that work. From the guide to the Hall, John Vine, Letter, 1888, (Special Collections Research Center University of Chicago Library 1100 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.) ...