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George W. Cook to Friends, December 18, 1859
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Description
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In the first part of the letter, George writes of people in town, the weather and crops and livestock. In the second part he writes about some wells being dry, crops, the railroad, and land prices. The names Ezra Grinnell, Fred Taylor, and someone by the last name Monroe.
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Date Created
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1859
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PID
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grinnell:12396
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George W. Cook to Henry W. Cook, December 13, 1858
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Description
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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 28, 1860
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Description
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George writes that at the first good opportunity, they are going to leave Grinnell and move back East. He asks her to be on the lookout for property. He also details local crop prices. The Congregational Church is mentioned.
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Date Created
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1860
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PID
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grinnell:12402