[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 24, 1879]

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Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis including a discussion between him and his parents about working and crops. In a postscript to the letter he discusses mutual acquaintances and wanting a horse from his father.

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Brewer, John C. August 24, 1879.

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Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

The Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer consists of 39 letters revealing the courtship of Emma Davis and John C. Brewer between 1876 and 1879. John C. Brewer was living in Rockwall County and Emma Davis was in Hopkins County at the time. The collection includes transcriptions of each letter.

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Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis including a discussion between him and his parents about working and crops. In a postscript to the letter he discusses mutual acquaintances and wanting a horse from his father.

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[5] p. ; 18 to 22 cm.

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  • August 24, 1879

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Brewer, John C. [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 24, 1879], letter, August 24, 1879; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth128738/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer.

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