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Letter signed Hull and Sarah Tower, Oakland, Oregon, to brother and sister, Daniel and Rachel Edson. Discusses crops and recent scarlet fever epidemic. Mentions that they have had four grandchildren born: Abigail Smith, Harriet Powers, and Hannah Debaun have a son and Jane Ferguson has a daughter. Edwin Debaun [Hannah’s husband] is thinking about moving to Walla Walla country., 1864 Mar 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

  • 1864 Mar 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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