Letter from Orson Hyde, 11 June 1844
Letter from Orson Hyde, 11 June 1844
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, Letter, , to JS, , Hancock Co., IL, 11 June 1844; handwriting of ; dockets in handwriting of and unidentified scribe; four pages; JS Collection, CHL.
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A dark cloud hangs over the churches, we apprehend a storm at hand. I have been very busy in barring down the hatches. I fear however some will jump overboard, but we will do the best we can, knowing who is at the helm, and a skillful pilot we shall be sure to make the port tho’ the sea be boisterous.
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Postage inscribed in blue ink in unidentified handwriting. Possibly “f” for “free” or “frank.” (See Letter from Orson Hyde, 9 June 1844, p. 182 herein.)
Docket in handwriting of Thomas Bullock.
Notations in graphite in unidentified handwriting.
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