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Letter signed Wm.[William] Vinyard, Lynnville Post Office, Jasper County, Iowa, to his nephew. States that they have settled down and bought a frame house; describes the process of building it and the design of the house. Discusses building a well on the property and reports the prices of various products. Mentions that he must stop writing because he has to travel to Newton, the county seat, for a week-long teacher’s institute., 1866 Apr 30

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection consists primarily of mid-nineteenth-century correspondence of the Wilson, Carper, Politte, and Vinyard families.

Dates

  • 1866 Apr 30

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet ( (13 folders))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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