Clifton, Allen J., fl. 1865 to his mother

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GLC#
GLC05802.02-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
13 November 1865
Author/Creator
Clifton, Allen J., fl. 1865
Title
to his mother
Place Written
Petroleum Centre, Pennsylvania
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.8 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Mentions that it just snowed but that previously the weather had been pleasant for awhile. States that the water pipes to the refineries froze and busted. Advises that crude oil is worth $7 a barrel. Mentions that the area is just being developed and a few wells have been built. Informs that he will bring some crude oil to help her with her rheumatism.

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