Photocopy and transcript of Elizabeth Prescott letter, 1975
Scope and Contents
Elizabeth Prescott appears to be a pioneer to Ohio from Maine. Her husband is Daniel Prescott. Elizabeth Prescott's letter is addressed from Sunfish, Ohio to her sister Rebecca Grey in Jefferson, Maine, prior to 1830. The letter discusses everyday life. It is her first letter back to Maine after living in Ohio for more than a year. Prescott begins the letter in February and makes entries until she mails it in May. The letter is a photocopy and a typed transcript is included. The photocopy was made around 1975.
Dates
- Creation: 1975
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 cubic feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Previously collection MSS384.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
