Papers, 1836-1953.

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Papers, 1836-1953.

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Letters written to Dr. E. H. Porter of Skaneateles, Onondago County, New York by his brothers-in-law, William N. and Palmer Gardner, and others in southeastern Wisconsin, giving an excellent picture of land speculation practices and early Milwaukee and Kenosha history. The few letters from William, who had established a law office in Milwaukee, speak enthusiastically of the opportunities there. Palmer Gardner settled west of Milwaukee, and his first letters speak of the disadvantages of pioneering. Later letters show the progress of agriculture and increasing comforts of life.

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Gardner, Palmer, 1803- .

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Porter, Evelyn Hart, 1801-1875.

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Gardner, William F.

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William P. Gardner settled in Lane County, Oregon in 1853. He was at Oro Fino, Idaho in 1861 and at the Salmon River mines in 1862. From the description of Letter : to Henry Cummins / by William P. Gardner, 1862 Apr 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127582 ...