Henry James ALS to [Gilbert James], June 30, 1862

[Box 104, Folder 23, Schoff Civil War Collection]

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[Box 104, Folder 23, Schoff Civil War Collection]
Title
Henry James ALS to [Gilbert James], June 30, 1862
Writer
James, Henry, 1825-1913
Type
letter
Recipient
James, Gilbert, 1822-1865
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Maple Grove, [near Saginaw, Michigan]
1862 June 30
Method and Signature Status
autograph manuscript signed
Notes
Wants to finish up the trade in Michigan. "Judd is a growling nowabout a part of the other payment that is not paid yet. He wants to get back on the place again and unless the money is ready for him by the time I shall loose what I have paid besides a considerable hard work. but that would not disappoint me for it would be just my luck." Worked 13 1/2 days to pay for teamster work. "I have had to runn for a Team and then runn and work and pay for it I have had to runn for Grub, Timber and nothing to runn with to get it." Picking strawberries for strawberry shortcake. Has to pick up a load from the railroad at Saginaw. His cow and wagon are at Palmyra. "I get my Hoeing done my haying will be along I have got to cut it with a Butcher knife and carry it to the barn on my back."

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"Henry James ALS to [Gilbert James], June 30, 1862." In the digital collection Henry James Family Correspondence, 1855-1865 (bulk 1859-1865). https://name.umdl.umich.edu/jameshenry.1042.302. William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 25, 2025.
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