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Contains 30 Results:
Letter signed Elizabeth Gardner, Richland, to her children. Advises her children to read the Bible; mentions that John Delo was badly injured in an accident; and mentions that George Morgan sold his place. Appended to the letter is a letter signed "E.W.G." to "Dear Aunt and Uncle.", 1846 Mar 2
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From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1846 Mar 2
Letter signed A.P. Gardner [Ann P. Gardner?], Galena, Ill., to "Dear E." [Mrs. Emily Gardner], Bonaparte, Van Buren County, I.T. [Iowa Territory]. She is anxious to hear from Hiram, who recently left for the pinery on the Wisconsin River. Mentions that business is dull, and gives a brief, unflattering assessment of Galena. (includes typescript transcription), 1846 June 14 [or 19]
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From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1846 June 14 [or 19]
Letter signed Elizabeth Gardner, Richland, to her son Hiram. Consists primarily of quotes from scriptures. Mentions James Junkin and Dr. Chalmers., 1849 June 16
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From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1849 June 16
Letter signed Elizabeth Gardner to her son Hiram Gardner, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa. Advises him not to bring his family on the long journey to visit her. Encourages him to place his trust in God. Mentions that Amanda Gardner is getting married, and that James Junkin has married. (includes handwritten transcription), 1850 Apr 22
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From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1850 Apr 22
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
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From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1852 Mar 4-6
Letter signed Benjamin Gardner to his children. Discusses sickness among various family members. Inquires about his daughter's desire to go to California. Advises them to put their faith in God. Mentions the death of John Craig. (includes handwritten transcription), 1853 Apr
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From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1853 Apr
Letter signed E. Gardner [Elizabeth Gardner] to her son Hiram. Complains that she hasn't received letters from her children. Mentions that she received the news of the birth of Hiram's son. Appended to the letter is a letter signed Eliza J. Elliott, Glade run, to her uncle, December 14, 1853, discussing family news. (includes typescript transcription), 1853 Dec 11
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From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1853 Dec 11
Letter signed Benjn. Gardner [Benjamin Gardner] and appended letter signed Elizabeth Gardner to their children. Offers their condolences upon the death of their grandson. (Letter is faded and difficult to read.), 1853 Dec 26
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From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1853 Dec 26
Letter signed John S. Gardner to his brother Hiram Gardner, Van Buren County, Iowa. Sympathizes with his brother regarding the death of Hiram's son, and mentions the death of his daughter Susan and five sons. Mentions that he is heavily in debt; mentions his son-in-law G.W. Couper; and mentions the death of John Craig. (includes typescript transcription), 1854 Feb 15
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From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1854 Feb 15
Letter signed Perry G. Nichols to cousin Hiram Gardner. Describes his trip from the Mississippi to Ohio; mentions family members who had the "sore eyes"; mentions the marriage of uncle Joseph Arbaugh to Miss Margery Gray by Ebenezer Pyle; and mentions Jacob Clesters, uncle James Drake, uncle David Mellinger, and Alexander Haagen. (includes typescript transcription), 1854 Mar 13
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers contain Gardner family correspondence.
Dates:
1854 Mar 13