C[harles] L. Powell, [Jr.],Henry, Illinois, to "mother," [Selina Powell], [Winchester, Virginia], 19 December 1858.

Containers:

Box-folder 2:2

Extent:

4 pages.

Scope and content:

Gives account of how he spends his days with emphasis on his Sunday activities; tried to quit chewing tobacco but couldn't; tells of episode where Uncle Richard[?] lost his saddle bags in the town of Bradford; river was frozen and people are ice skating; family news.

Physical description:

ALS.

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