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| Title: | Hall, John Vine, Letter |
|---|---|
| Dates: | 1888 |
| Manuscript Number: | Crerar Ms 239 |
| Size: | 2 items |
| Repository: |
Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center |
| Abstract: | Autograph letter signed. John Vine Hall writes about his family and his failing health. Also includes an unmailed, stationery envelope of "Plutus Mining and Smelting Company, 39 Broadway, New York," inscribed in various hands. |
The manuscript is open for research.
When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Hall, John Vine, Letter, Crerar Ms 239, Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library
Hall possibly bears some loose association with the laying of the Atlantic Cable in 1865, for which the Great Eastern served as primary ship. James Anderson (later Sir James) served as captain during that work.
Autograph letter signed. John Vine Hall writes about his family and his failing health. Also includes an unmailed, stationery envelope of "Plutus Mining and Smelting Company, 39 Broadway, New York," inscribed in various hands.
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Crerar Ms 239 |