Letter signed Mary to her sister Martha [Politte]. Discusses family news and tells the story of “uncle” almost being “killed by a crazy Negro” and breaking his foot. Expresses her deep sadness to hear of Peter’s bad health and says that she wrote him to come home immediately, as well as to William to bring Peter home. She asks Martha to ask cousin John to write to her and apologizes for the “hard feelings” between them and hopes he can forgive her. She sends her love to the whole family, especially grandpa and Tommy, and asks everyone to write., 1856 Jan 13, Box: 1, Folder: 11. Wilson Family Papers, A3020. Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center.

Letter signed Mary to her sister Martha [Politte]. Discusses family news and tells the story of “uncle” almost being “killed by a crazy Negro” and breaking his foot. Expresses her deep sadness to hear of Peter’s bad health and says that she wrote him to come home immediately, as well as to William to bring Peter home. She asks Martha to ask cousin John to write to her and apologizes for the “hard feelings” between them and hopes he can forgive her. She sends her love to the whole family, especially grandpa and Tommy, and asks everyone to write., 1856 Jan 13, Box: 1, Folder: 11. Wilson Family Papers, A3020. Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center. https://mohistory.mobiusconsortium.org/repositories/2/archival_objects/16922 Accessed November 12, 2024.