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Title
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Lawrence Bruner to Marcia Bruner, 1897, June 2
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Alternative Title
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Lawrence Bruner Letters, 1897
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Date
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1897, June 2
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Creator
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Lawrence Bruner
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Description
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Handwritten 5 page letter from Lawrence Bruner to Marcia Bruner, "Well I have finally reached this place –– the field of action for the next 9 or 10 months."
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Identifier
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081210-1897-007c
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Transcription
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them some time today but just when I do not know. I was also met on the "river boat" by a representative of the Locust Commission who was sent to receive me and assist me in passing through the custom's house and to show me to my quarters. This latter is in the "Hotel Royal," an English affair of some pretensions. This afternoon I expect to be visited by Mr. Roberts the chairman of the committee. Until then I can say nothing concerning my plans nor of theirs. One thing certain, I shall insist on being transferred to some private house where I can have two or three rooms for headquarters. I shall also want a garden space attached for use in the carrying out of my studies in life histories etc. Will also ask for a private servant to wait on me — some young fellow who can understand at least a little "United States." For other assistance I do not feel now that I will be hampered.
This is winter and the room where I am writing is cold, so I will cut the letter a little shorter than I should otherwise. Will write
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Rights
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To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
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