A Guide to the Isaac N. Sullivan Letter 1853 February 16 Sullivan, Isaac N. letter, 1853 February 16 11066

A Guide to the Isaac N. Sullivan Letter 1853 February 16

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Accession number

11066

Title

Isaac N. Sullivan Letter 1853 February 16

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This collection contains 1 item.

Language

English

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Isaac N. Sullivan Letter, 1853 February 16, Accession #11066, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This item was purchased by the Library from Timothy H. Bakken, Halvor Americana, of Clarendon Hills, Illinois, on November 10, 1992.

Scope and Content Information

This letter, February 16, 1853, from Isaac N. Sullivan, Federicksburg, Virginia, to "Dear Palmer," refers to recent elections, the free school system, and the death of Mayor R.B. Semple. Sullivan discusses Semple's efforts to get a railroad for the area and tribute paid to him. He also indicates that he often thinks his old friend, Palmer, and wishes him to visit.