Sarah F. (Prescott) Sleeper letters
Collection — Box: 80
Identifier: MS-SC1405
Scope and Contents
Letters to her family, the James Prescotts of Deerfield Center, New Hampshire. The first is sent from Livingston Falls, Maine and makes references to the war and the draft and advises that she would "skedadle to Canada". The next three letters are from Illinois and discuss family and friends and the differences between the farms, the climate, the roads, cost of living and the illnesses in Illinois and New England. Describes Lincoln's funeral as "wicked to spend so much money in such a way." Gives her thoughts on those in attendance including Robert Todd and Mary Lincoln, their house and the funeral procession.
Dates
- Created: 1863 - 1865
Creator
- Sleeper, Sarah F. (Person)
Biographical / Historical
New Hampshire woman who moved to Illinois with her husband, Harry G. Sleeper, living first in Washington, Illinois and then Springfield.
Extent
1 folder (1 folder : .5 linear inches (.042 linear feet)) : 4 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Sleeper, Sarah F. (Person)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collection Repository
Contact:
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov