Letter signed Henry Hessin, New Lisbon, [Ohio], to his brother Wm. Hessin, Upper Alton, Madison County, Illinois. Discusses his recent sickness and their mother's sickness. Discusses his participation in the Presbyterian church, which he recently joined. Mentions others in the New Lisbon vicinity who joined the church, including James L. Vallandigham, Dr. John McCook, three of George McCook's daughters, Mrs. John Frost, Mrs. Robert Whitacre, Miss Elizabeth Bigges, Mrs. Brewer, and Elizabeth Fraser., 1843 May 2
Item — Box: AF: Haw-He
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The papers contain correspondence of Henry Hessin in New Lisbon, Ohio, to his brother William Hessin and William's widow, Mrs. Anne A. Hessin, in Upper Alton, Illinois.
Dates
- 1843 May 2
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.01 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository