Elmer Morrow letters to Clara Johnson Morrow, 1864-1868.

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Elmer Morrow letters to Clara Johnson Morrow, 1864-1868.

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33 ALS. The earliest letter in the collection is dated Nov. 9, 1864 from Cumberland, Missouri, where he comments on the re-election of Lincoln. His letters from Omaha begin in 1866. In them he expresses his sorrow at their separation and hopes for their future. He describes the city to Clara, comments on the number of emigrants and the city's explosive population growth, and follows Nebraska's statehood movement. He also describes his different jobs,mentions his brother Robert's success with a restaurant in Omaha, and discusses gossip from home. Includes a letter addressed to Mrs. Morrow in 1868 from Virginia Langfitt, presumably to Clara, congratulating her on her marriage. Elmer's last letter, dated March 7, 1868, is written from Huntsville, Alabama where he is investigating election practices. There is also a letter to Nettie Johnson, Clara's cousin in McConnelsville, Ohio, written by Clara's father Joe.

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