to Asa W. Slayton

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GLC#
GLC03955.14-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
August 23,1861-1877
Author/Creator
Unknown
Title
to Asa W. Slayton
Place Written
Grattan, Michigan
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 21.1 cm, Width: 13.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Complains that neighbors have been stealing produce, fruit and grains. Author threatens to shoot neighbors if they are found on property. Author notes that many neighbors are frequently on the move and hopes that these too will leave soon. Author makes mention of a debt Asa owes to a lawyer. Author pays $65.00 of debt and promises to settle the rest next time she goes into town. Author went to collect on a note from Mr. Denton who was unable to pay but vowed to pay at later date. Author reports that Mr. Day refused to take pictures saying he called for the pictures but they were not done and that Mr. Holton cannot do plastering of house that fall reports more on fruit harvest. Letter is dated 28 Ausgust, but contains no year.

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