Jonathan and Jane Ann Stover, Rokone, Howard County, Indiana, to "Mother," Nancy Byers, 1865 March 8
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Jonathan and Jane Ann Stover have moved to Uncle Jacob Stover's farm; does not look like a war is going on as the "stores are crowded with goods-they are higher than when the war first began"; James Byers is very satisfied with the area and the rich land; reports on Jane Ann's trip through the mountains; gives news of family and friends in Indiana; sorry to hear of Grandfather Stover's death.
Dates
- Creation: 1865 March 8
Creator
- From the Collection: Byers Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Byers, Joseph (Person)
- From the Collection: Byers, Robert C. (Person)
- From the Collection: Byers, Samuel C. (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository