Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885 to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

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GLC06253.16
GLC#
GLC06253.16-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
October 24, 1905
Author/Creator
Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit S., 1835-1885
Title
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh
Place Written
Cedar, Minnesota
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 26.3 cm, Width: 19.7 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

A letter written by Gerrit Van Valkenburgh to his brother, Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gerrit expounds Christian doctrine and speaks of local involvement during the Civl War. There is a large purple stamp in the upper left hand corner of the first page. This letter is written on two spererate pieces of paper. There are small tears along the creases at the bottom of both pages. The letter is signed by a G. Van Valkenburgh. It is believed that G. is Franklin's brother Gerrit Smith.

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