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Letter, S. [Silas] Armstrong to Dear Sister

 Digital Work
Call Number: ku-kansascollection:2783

Dates

  • Creation: 1856-12-27

Summary

Silas Armstrong wrote to his "sister", probably his sister-in-law, from Wyandotte, Kansas Territory. Armstrong told her that he was trying to locate a spot for her land grant, or "float", before the "whites" settled on it. He discussed with her investment of part of her land grant into the Wyandotte Town Company, of which Armstrong was President. Armstrong stated that he was also part of a Wyandot Nation delegation, which would be traveling to Washington, D.C.

Extent

1 item

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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