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Octavo (ca. 19x12 cm). 3 pp. Brown ink on laid paper bifolium, blind-stamped monogram in the left upper corner. Fold marks, paper slightly age-toned, otherwise a very good letter.An interesting early private letter mentioning the United States Secession and conflicts between Native Americans and Mormons in the Utah Territory. Written by a Resident, possibly of Illinois (the letter mentions “Goshen,” which could be the town of Goshen, Ill.), the letter is addressed to his son, who possibly lived in the Utah Territory or in the area, which could be impacted by an unfolding conflict between “Indians” and “Mormons.” Written with numerous spelling mistakes, the letter offers a personal testimony of the United States Secession, mentioning that a “company” of “Union folks” who arrived in his town will “string them…
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James, Nathan & Catherine. Autograph Letter Signed to Their Son, Mentioning the United States Secession (1860-1861) and a Conflict between Native Americans and Mormons, Apparently in the Utah Territory. 2 June 1860.
by James, Nathan & Catherine
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