S[elina] P[owell],Henry, [Illinois], to "dear child," [Rebecca Powell], n.p., 1 March 1853.

Containers:

Box-folder 1:5

Extent:

4 pages.

Scope and content:

Expresses desire for daughter Rebecca to return home; Minna Powell still having problems with headaches; much family news; Fred[?] went to Chicago to see stockholders of the Peoria and Rock Island Railroad; asks for Rebecca to send asparagus seed and large lima beans; mentions Thackery's lectures, and gives her opinion about his books and religious teachings.

Physical description:

ASL.

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