Unsigned, incomplete letter of [James P. Groot], Cornton, Cumberland Co., Ill., to his sister. States that he intends to visit the land near Ewington held by the Burdsall family to determine if it is worth buying. Mentions James Vosburgh, Richard Pearse, Jim Pearse, Dr. Elwood, Dave Hegamen, Thomas Shannon, Garret Clute, and John V.A. Lansing., 1858 Mar 17

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.