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Letter from Orville Hickman Browning (Quincy, Ill.) to Joseph Medill, 1871-10-11

 Item — Box: 1B, Folder: 4.6.1

Scope and Contents

"I sincerely sympathize with you in your great calamity. [The Chicago fire of 1871.] I suppose you are burnt out of house and home. If so, send Mrs. Medill and the children here, without delay, to remain with us, until you can make the necessary arrangements for their comfort."

Dates

  • Other: 1871-10-11

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 17 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Physical Storage Information

Library Details

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