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Title Loren L. Williams journals, 1851-1880

Creator Williams, Loren L., 1828-1881

Date 1851-1880

Place United States--West

Language English

Subjects Frontier and pioneer life, Indians of North America, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Extent 0.6 linear feet (5 volumes in 2 boxes)

Format Correspondence, Maps, Clippings

User-Contributed Transcription 131the universal kindness by which I was all the time surrounded would have materially softened the pillow of death It is impossible for a person to ever describe to another, the general feeling of sympathy and interest manifested towards me by all, strangers and newlly [sic] made acquaintances alike, extending freely the same helping hand, money and clothing was given until no more was needed. A subscription was drawn up by [?] F. Chadwick a young Atty from Conn't who had recently Came on the River, and was Circulated by Charles F. Bourne and in a day or two over $300 was recd Many and lasting are the obligations which I am under to all. The long wet and dreary winter of 1851 & 1852 at last passed away, and a bright a lovely spring set in, without any material change in my wound for the better; The Continual flow much to the surprise of all, was as freely kept up as ever, the daily quantity was astonishing to all, except those who had become accustomed to it.

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 4683

BibID 991560848805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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