Lloyd Powell, Henry, Illinois, to "mother," Selina L. Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1859 December 20
Scope and Contents
Discusses Professors Wise and LaMountain's attempt to establish daily balloon transportation from the "Western" states to the East Coast; family news; says he is anxious for the family in Illinois to move south; mentions the execution of "Cook and his Confederates" involved in John Brown's attempted insurrection on December 16.
Dates
- Creation: 1859 December 20
Creator
- From the Collection: Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849) (Person)
- From the Collection: Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository