Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "Father" [Charles L. Powell], [Leesburg, Virginia], 23 July [18]59.

Containers:

Box-folder 2:3

Extent:

4 pages.

Scope and content:

Discusses an unprofitable year for his business; discusses a business proposition made to his brother Charles and Harry and Benton Janney by Uncle Richard, concerning the opening of the store; gives news of Illinois relatives; comments that his Uncle Richard, who just turned 43, may begin to use his middle name again and become Richard H. Lloyd; comments on how, in the past twenty years, the Powell family has spread from "New York to Salt Lake City, and from the 'Lakes' to the Gulf of Mexico."

Physical description:

ALS.

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