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Frank Jones Letter, 1874 October - December

 File — Box: 4257.005, Folder: 16

Scope and Contents

Letter by Frank Jones in Lima, Ohio, to his son John in Nevada, Iowa, begun on October 29, 1874, and finished in December by John's mother. The letter covers the harvesting of apples and pumpkins, burying cabbages, and the snowy weather. John's mother lightly scolds John for the number of letters she has sent him without any reply. She also updates him on the weather as well as the local goings on.

Dates

  • Creation: 1874 October - December

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 15.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Formerly MSS.2363 Frank Jones Letter

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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