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Title
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Lawrence Bruner to Marcia Bruner, 1897, July 11
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Alternative Title
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Lawrence Bruner Letters, 1897
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Date
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1897, July 11
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Creator
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Lawrence Bruner
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Description
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Handwritten 6 page letter from Lawrence Bruner to Marcia Bruner, "I received your letter dated June 9th, but mailed on the 7th yesterday."
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Identifier
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081210-1897-014b
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Transcription
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to attend to while here in the metropolis. I must purchase bird collecting material for the U. of N. so as to make a very credible showing for the money invested.
Today Mr. and Mrs. McCrosky and myself went down to La Plata to see the large museum there; and when we returned here this evening I had them dine with me here at the Royal Hotel. Last evening I had the pleasure to dine with them and to visit them at their rooms. They are beginning to think some of going to housekeeping. Both are apparently well and enjoying themselves, and can speak the Spanish quite fluently. Wish that I could do as well. Maybe I will be able to by the end of the year if I persevere.
By the way Consul Baker was burried, or rather the funeral services were held here on the morning of the 9th of July. You will remember reading of his accident whereby it became necessary to have his right arm amputated at the shoulder. At first he seemed to get along extremely well, but a few days before the end fever set in and resulted in death. A
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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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