Letter signed J.H. Hill, San Jose, [California], to “My Dear Hewetts.” Mentions the ruins of “desolated Chicago” in the wake of the fire. Describes his train trip from Chicago to San Francisco, including an account of being blockaded by snow in the Rocky Mountains., 1872 Jan 16
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of personal correspondence of the Hewitt-Neff family, including several letters sent to Mrs. Cynthia A. Hewitt and several letters of Frank Adam Neff to his mother. The collection also includes business cards and invitations.
Dates
- 1872 Jan 16
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.12 Cubic Feet ( (5 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Hewitt-Neff family (Creator, Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository