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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, April 27, 1857
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This letter describing the travel from Connecticut to Iowa is probably the first letter sent from Grinnell, IA, to Meriden, CT. It seems to fix the arrival of George and Electa in Grinnell to late April 1857.
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Date Created
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1857
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PID
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grinnell:11654
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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
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George W. Cook to Sarah E. Cook, February 28, 1860
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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
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Unknown to Unknown, January (?), 1859
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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