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1820 February . George Curtis ALS to Isaac Wheeler; Silver Creek, [Edwardsville, Illinois].
4 pages
Box 1
Worked in Saint Louis. During his return journey from Saint Louis, where he was getting lumber and leather, he burned his feet on the campfire trying to stay warm. Believes an acquaintance's story of poor health is a falsehood. Land is good out west, but it best serves single men as it proves expensive and sickly. Gives notes on the weather. Crossed the Mississippi on a horse-drawn sleigh.
1837 February 14 . Committee of the Second Congregational Church of Sheldon ALS to Rev. John A. Murray; Shelden, New York.
2 pages
Box 60, Small Collections
A request for Reverend Ward Childs to be appointed pastor and $100 to fulfill his salary. Financial support required because of the small population and debts incurred by building a public house of worship. Accompanied by a note from the Committee of Missions of the Presbytery of Genesee supporting approval of the request.
1843 [December 14-17] . "George" ALS to Henry S[tafford] Little; New York.
3 pages
Box 7, Small Collections
Regular attendance at "eye infirmary" and desire to better understand Little's father's ailment. Attendance at lecture by patent medicine inventor "on the [licensed] humbuggery of [physicians]." Physicians' response to lecture. Conovers' visit. Discussion of pregnant women. Opinion of Locofocos.