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1836 October 2 . Mark Marshall ALS to W. [J.?] Marshall; Milwaukee, [Wisconsin Territory].

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Box 1
Abstract:
Comments on the news his brother sent of their family back in England. Learned of a death from the newspaper Emigrant & Old Countr[y]man. Working as a carpenter and joiner, recently moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from White Pigeon, [Michigan]. Describes Milwaukee. Comments on the abundance of fresh water in Wisconsin, the little surveying that has been done, and land sales. Mentions local Native Americans. Notes the lack of marriageable women, but recently more have been arriving. Describes wages in the area for carpenters and joiners, common laborers, servants. Requests a copy of the newspaper The New York Herald, and provides directions on how to mail it.
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3 pages

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Collection

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