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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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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
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Title
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George W. Cook to Unknown, Undated
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Description
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Part of some other letter, clearly dates from somewhere between April 1857 and December 2, 1859. George writes that John Brown, eleven slaves, and a group of men came through town. The fact that there is an Underground Railroad stop is mentioned. Mentions various churches and settlers.
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PID
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grinnell:12412
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George W. Cook to Unknown, Undated
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Description
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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.
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PID
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grinnell:12407
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Gospel Truth About the Negro Spiritual
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Description
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Negro spirituals are songs created by the Africans who were captured and brought to the United States to be sold into slavery. This Lecture-Recital was presented by Randye Jones, Soprano & Researcher; assisted by William Tinker, Piano, at Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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Date Created
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2007
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PID
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grinnell:63