Series 11 - Andrew Mattison letter

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P/P155/71/11

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Andrew Mattison letter

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  • 1842-1922 (Creation)

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Transcript provided to Kerby A. Miller by PRONI [reference number D3561/A/25]. Original letter held in the University of Kentucky Library [MS58/M5].

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Transcript of an 1843 letter written by Andrew Mattison (1804-1864) in Kentucky to Clara Thompson in London. Per the accompanying notes: 'After coming to the U. S. located at Hopkinsville where he carried on a large nursery. Later moved to Paducah and became pioneer nurseryman of the city. Also engaged in rassing vegetables and fruits. Enlisted and served in Union army. Married Clara Thompson who died at Paducah. Killed in a steamboat explosion while a passenger on the Pat Claybourne.'

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