Rufus W. Payne letters received, 1858-1859.

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Rufus W. Payne letters received, 1858-1859.

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Three letters written from Minnesota relatives to Payne and his wife Carrie, who lived in northern Ohio. The first (August 8, 1858), written by a cousin, E. P. Ryder, Duluth, congratulates Payne on his marriage, describes daily life in Duluth and on the family's nearby farm, and discusses the locations of various family members. The other two letters (December 12, 1858; April 10, 1859) are from Payne's brother-in-law, Levi O. Leonard, detailing life in Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota, especially the hardships of frontier life, winter weather, lack of carpentry work, his wife Ellen's homesickness, fishing, and his appointment as township clerk.

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Payne, Rufus F.

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Ryder, E. P.

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Leonard, Levi O., 1854-1942

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Historian, journalist, and railroad employee. From the description of Papers of Levi O. Leonard 1839-1941 (Part 1). (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233105998 From the description of Papers of Levi O. Leonard 1839-1941 (Part 2). (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233106082 ...

Payne family.

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