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Letters from Dr. Owens to Bazil and Edith Rozelle; One letter includes a small envelope with a sample of yellow medicinal powder, March-April 1894

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: roz_01_03_001-006

Scope and Contents

Letter 1: In this letter signed "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to "son" (presumably Bazil Owens) he discusses a letter that Hood wrote on various matters in regards to the ranch.

Letter 2: In this letter signed "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to "son" he discusses the need for water, produce to sell, and comments on the weather in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Letter 3: Letter to "son" from "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) discussing an enclosed draft for $100 payable to "Edith's order".

Letter 4: In this letter signed "father" to "daughter" Edith Rozelle, he discusses the weather in California and the importance of having a good well.

Letter 5: In this letter signed "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to Bazil Rozelle; he discusses wells for the ranch, and follows up on Edith's question regarding his knowledge of a "Dr. Hoop".

Letter 6: In the first of two letters signed "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to "son"; he discusses sending a check for $100; offers his help; and tells him not to work too hard as they are getting used to living in a new climate. In the second letter signed "father" to "daughter", Owens discusses his future plans to visit California, and sends medication to help with a sickness.

Dates

  • March-April 1894

Access

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Extent

From the Series: 2 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

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