Letter: Winebago Co., Illinois, to Dear Children, North Elba, New York, 1855 May 7.

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Letter: Winebago Co., Illinois, to Dear Children, North Elba, New York, 1855 May 7.

Waiting to sell his cattle; sends instructions to begin planting; discusses his sons' travel plans for Kansas. Addressed to Henry Thompson.

1 item (1 p.); 18 cm.

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