Painter family letters, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 1859-1884:
Scope and Contents
1859-11-06: H. and M., Perkioman, to Painter, James, West Chester. Autograph letter to dear parents from students at [Perkioman School, Pennsburg?]. Writer described aches and pains and feeling neglected.
1867-03-06: Thatcher, William, Decatur, Illinois, to Painter, Minshall, West Chester. ALS to "Dear Nephew" with farm news.
1884-03-20: Anna, Greendale, Pa., to Dear sister [Mrs. L. J. Painter]. West Chester. Family news. Very faded.
Dates
- Creation: 1859-1884:
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection is unrestricted.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Thomas Hamm, 2013
Physical Description
3 Autograph letters signed
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