A letter written in ink from Los Angeles

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A letter written in ink from Los Angeles

Entry/Object ID

2014.580.1.1

Description

A letter written in ink from Los Angeles, 9 May 1889. The letter addresses an unmarried woman about the Young People's Society with a Christian philanthropy mission. A congratulatory letter for joining the group and encouragement to enlist others through the distribution of leaflets and demonstrations. The letter is a folded sheet with writing on all four sides. There is significant acid burn throughout, but generally in good condition.

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Object Name

Letters (Correspondence)