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This letter was written in 1875 by the Reverend Frank E. Kittredge, a Unitarian minister temporarily serving as pastor at Tremont, Illinois. His letter to another church (recipient unidentified) is one of inquiry and interest in its ministerial opening.

Overview This small collection purportedly relates to early Lawrence, Kansas resident Mary S. (Mrs. Oscar E.) Learnard, who was a daughter of Lawrence pioneer Shalor Eldridge. Included is an unattributed typescript describing Lawrence's early history. Also included is the record of an account (entries dated 1871-1872) with Iowa City, Iowa businessman Justin DeWitt Bowersock who later moved to Lawrence, where he was prominent in business and in state and local politics. The Iowa City account with...