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Title: George W. Cook to Collins Cook, April 13, 1858
Description: The results of a vote concerning a loan to the railroad is discussed.
Date Created: 1858
PID: grinnell:12275

Title: George W. Cook to Collins Cook, March 19, 1858
Description: 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.
Date Created: 1858
PID: grinnell:12262

Title: George W. Cook to Sarah E. Cook, February 26, 1859
Description: 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.
Date Created: 1859
PID: grinnell:12352

Title: George W. Cook to Unknown, Undated
Description: This letter is probably part of another letter. George gives a description of his property, and seems to be explaining portions of a map. Mortgages are also discussed.
PID: grinnell:12407

Title: Unknown to Unknown, January (?), 1859
Description: 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].
Date Created: 1859
PID: grinnell:12340