Wilson, John, active 19th century.
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John Wilson letters
Collection — Manuscript box 6 - folder 1: [Barcode: 31924065240529]
Identifier: 863
Scope and content
Letters from Wilson in Lowell, Mass. to his father in Yorkshire, England, in which he describes his work in a carpet factory, encourages others to come to Lowell, and provides instructions. He describes his voyage to America and the cholera that broke out on board ship, and the aid given the immigrants by his employer, Mr. Milne.
Dates:
1849.