Letter to Eliza (Smith) Butler and Matilda Smith from Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") (unfinished and unsigned)

Item

Title
Letter to Eliza (Smith) Butler and Matilda Smith from Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") (unfinished and unsigned)
Description
The main body of this letter by Elizabeth Hutchinson ("Lissie") is regarding the welfare of the family a year after arrival in Oregon Territory. An addendum to Eliza dated June 24, 1854 also discusses the welfare of family and friends, homesickness for Illinois, and the progress of the children. An addendum to Matilda Smith asks for news from Illinois and gives condolences for Uncle William's death.
Identifier
butlertranscripts/23
Date
1 April 1854
Creator
Elizabeth ("Lissie") Hutchinson
Type
Text
Spatial Coverage
Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois
Luckiamute, Polk County, Oregon Territory
Source
Butler Family Letters, MSS 2
Western Oregon University Archives
Rights
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