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1878 June 8 . Charles J. Gregg ALS to Mrs. W[illia]m S. Fulton; Parsons, Labetta [i.e., Labette] County, Kansas.

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Abstract:
Providing updates to his sister and family in Orange County, New York, about his settling into Parsons. Describes getting along well with many of the neighbors, including Mr. Boothe taking the kids out riding, being visited by the minister’s daughter, and a neighbor with a $350 Beatty Organ. Residing with a German family, Mr. and Mrs. Shubert, who they have a very good relationship with. Mentions sending letters to be published to the Goshen Paper, Sylvester’s printing press being operational again, witnessing a hot air balloon gymnastic performance, furnishing the home, eating Arkansas apples, and hopes to purchase a farm eventually.
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4 pages

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Collection

Western America collection, 1797-ca. 1898
Total components 105
Last indexed 2024-08-05