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Letter signed Hull and Sarah Tower, Oregon, to his brother and sister, Daniel and Rachel Edson. Discusses state of crops and Civil War. Mentions that "there are a few of the Coperheds [Copperheads] mixed among us but a large majority of Oregon and California are Strong Union." Comments on the number of churches and religious revivals. Their family connections in Oregon have grown to 37 family members. Mentions that Lafayett [Lafayette Tower] is an exhorter and Daniel [Daniel Tower] is a preacher in the United Brethren Church., 1863 Sept 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection consists primarily of correspondence to Rachel and Daniel Edson from the families of her brothers Cotton Tower (in Indiana) and Hull Tower (in Oregon). Collection also includes an issue of the Bethany Weekly Union, April 3, 1862; a receipt of Henry M. Russ, March 1, 1856; and an undated document listing births in the Russ family from 1867 to 1906.

Dates

  • 1863 Sept 15

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.04 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder (14 items)))

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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