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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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PID
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grinnell:12319
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George W. Cook and Electa C. Cook to Sarah E. Cook, March 26, 1859
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Description
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George writes to Sarah that he has little to write, and reports that he and many others in town have been sick. The weather has been poor. He gives a report of the progress on the building of the railroad. Electa asks to be sent [clothes] patterns.
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Date Created
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1859
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PID
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grinnell:12361
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Title
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George W. Cook to Sarah E. Cook, February 26, 1859
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Description
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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
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Title
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Unknown to Unknown, January (?), 1859
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Description
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The letter seems to be a fragment. The first paragraph discusses the where the writer lives, and details of the surrounding area. The second paragraph discusses information concerning state government and jurisdiction districts. Also mentioned is the State University [later University of Iowa].
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Date Created
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1859
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PID
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grinnell:12340