Charles Ashton Letter, 1897-03-24
Scope and Contents
Typewritten letter from Charles Ashton, of Guthrie Center, Iowa, editor of the Guthrian and member of the Iowa Columbian Commission, to his grandson Ned Ashton of Knoxville, Iowa, talking about the hens that Ned's father Henry had recently bought, as well as Ned's recent illness, ending with an admonishment for the young boy to listen to his parents. There is a handwritten postscript admonishing "Master Ned" to keep this letter in the envelope until he gets "to be a man."
Dates
- Creation: 1897-03-24
Creator
- From the Collection: Hall, Wade (Donor, Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 15.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Formerly MSS.3248 Charles Ashton Letter
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository