Letter signed Benj. Gardner, Jr. [Benjamin Gardner, Jr.], Clarrion Co. [Clarion County], to his brother. Discusses an injury he suffered while hauling logs; the prevalence of fever; a house built by his father; Louis Kossuth; the price of wheat, pork, and lumber; and family news. Mentions the deaths of old Mr. Laughlin and Abraham Frampton. Also mentions Wm. Elder [William Elder], F.G. Craig, John Craig, John Elliott, and Joseph Junkin. (includes typescript transcription), 1852 Mar 4-6
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates
- 1852 Mar 4-6
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.07 Cubic Feet ( (3 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository