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Dodge, John Varick, 1814-1907

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John Varick Dodge letter

 Collection — Folder: S2657
Identifier: S2657
Scope and Contents This collection includes a December 6, 1839 letter written by John Varick Dodge and sent from Evansville, Indiana to Louis Bristol at Jacksonville, Illinois. In the letter, Dodge discusses his meeting with a Mr. Barnes (Jeremiah R. Barnes), the new school preacher, describes his "tedious journey" from Philadelphia to Evansville, and shares his positive impressions of Evansville and its residents.
Dates: 1839/12/06