Adams, Anne Brown, 1843-1926 to Alexander M. Ross

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GLC#
GLC03007.36-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
7 January 1893
Author/Creator
Adams, Anne Brown, 1843-1926
Title
to Alexander M. Ross
Place Written
Petrolia, California
Pagination
8 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm
Primary time period
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Sub-Era
Slavery & Anti-slavery

Discusses various men who have inquired about John Brown. Some seek relics, others want stories from her. Is disappointed with Franklin Sanborn and what he has written about her father. Also mentions Sanborn's plans to write a book about John Brown and give the proceeds to her sister Ruth. Talks of her own hardships, a bad storm, and thanks Ross for a gifts, including some that will help feed her poor family.

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