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Electa C. Cook to Sarah E. Cook, January 1, 1859
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Description
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Electa writes to her sister-in-law Sarah about how much she misses Sarah and their family. She also writes about the clothing she owns, and what is owned by a woman she knows in town.
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Date Created
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1859
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grinnell:12319
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George W. Cook to Collins Cook, March 19, 1858
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George writes to his brother Collins about the railroad in Iowa and Illinois, and speaks about Henry Farnum [Farnam]. Land plots and lines of credit are discussed.
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Date Created
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1858
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PID
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grinnell:12262
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George W. Cook to Friends, October 9, 1859
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George writes of the move of Iowa College from Davenport to Grinnell, and reports that one of the buildings is nearly finished. He also discusses the location of the planned railroad depot and the building of a bridge across the Iowa River. Land and building in the town of Grinnell is also discussed.
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Date Created
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1859
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grinnell:12384
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George W. Cook to Henry W. Cook, December 13, 1858
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George writes to his brothers about the bond vote for the railroad. He sends money for the purposes of purchasing a deed. He also writes that a vote was taken to move the College from Davenport to Grinnell.
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Date Created
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1858
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PID
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grinnell:12289
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George W. Cook to Sarah E. Cook, February 26, 1859
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George writes to Sarah to discuss the purchase of a deed. Other topics include land, lumber, the Baptist Church, the railroad, and prices of goods.
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Date Created
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1859
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PID
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grinnell:12352