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Letter to Elizabeth Lyon

 Collection — Folder: 1
Call Number: RH MS P95

Overview

Letter written in parts on March 12, March 18, March 22 and March 28, 1853. Laments the death of their son but encourages hope in their other children. Describes his mining experiences and prices of provisions.

Dates

  • Creation: March 12, 1853

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

no restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

1 folder (4 pages, 24cm. Holograph)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS P95

Subject

Title
Guide to William Lyon Collection
Subtitle
Letter to Elizabeth Lyon
Author
kpz 29 December 1972 jep 2004
Date
2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid writtenin<language> English.</language>
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/8634812335
Preferred citation
William Lyon Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS P95, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

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

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