Letter from J. O. Skiller to "Kitt," 1858
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Artifact Overview
This letter records the first American public demonstration of a steam plow at the Illinois State Fair in 1858, by Joseph W. Fawkes, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The writer notes with enthusiasm that it "will Brake Prairie & old ground in the best manner". He also notes the Senate campaign between Abraham Lincoln and Steven Douglas.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
17 October 1858
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
39.7.1
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Dimensions
Height: 9.625 in
Width: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
On front of letter: Cheney Grove McLean County Ill/ Oct 17 1858/ Friend Kitt/ It is with pleasure I take this opportunity to inform you that I read yours last mail...
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