[Selina Powell], Henry, [Illinois], to Rebecca [Powell],n.p., 18 October 1852.

Containers:

Box-folder 1:4

Extent:

6 pages.

Scope and content:

Mrs. Janney's baby died while she was ill; a Mr. Anderson, a Presbyterian Minister, says that his wife, Miss Harper, is a relative of Selina's (her father's Aunt); speaks of Fred's[?] wedding; tells of episode when she goes to visit a Mrs. Brown[?]; describes a visit they made to some neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.

Physical description:

ALS.

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