A letter from Francis W. Temple to Laura Gonzalez, 2 January 1888
Entry/Object ID
2009.16.13.2
Description
A letter from Francis W. Temple to Laura Gonzalez, 2 January 1888. The missive was written from Yuma, Arizona where Temple spent the winter combating tuberculosis and entails instructions for running and maintenance at the Homestead, where Laura was living and working for Francis. He also writes about how his Christmas and New Year celebrations were dull. He would also like to know about the weather and if San Jose Creek has risen. There are creases from the letter being folded, holes along the folds and abrasion damage along the folds. This object is in fair condition overall.
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California. Department of Public Health. Bureau of Child Hygiene, United States. Department of Labor. Children's Bureau.
