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Scott, Asahel Adams (1829-1894) to Brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09832.29 Author/Creator: Scott, Asahel Adams (1829-1894) Place Written: Allens Grove, Wisconsin Type: Letter signed Date: 3 January 1858 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to "Brother" dated Allens Grove, January 3, 1858 from A.A. Scott. Gives updates on business; a fire in a local tailor shop; plans to buy land from the Illinois C.R. Road Company; other farm work he has been employed with; reflects on partnering with someone else on farm work.

Scott, Asahel Adams, 1829-1894

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