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A Civil War Era Letter From Niagara Falls Journey
A long fragmented letter describes crossing from New York to Niagara Falls via the Erie Railroad. The writer recalls towns passed, the Suspension Bridge, Fort Erie and the Falls, with vivid impressions of the water, the landscape, and memory of Confederate figures. The text shifts to a domestic scene about Lucy Ann and Bill Jenkins, a wedding party, and a lively social scene aboard the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
New York
Niagara Falls
Toderry City
Buliau
Erie Railroad
Jereey City
Poytarson
New Jersey
Winghamton
Oowega
Poywilnion
Osaego
Ureahfaet
Luvier Marmaduke
Jayul Spotte
Michigan
Montia
Indiana
Alinnis
Jaws
Pendleton
Seymour
Eli
Buffalo
Democrata
Wullslo
Ullsto
Aidia
Lake Erie
Canada
Falls
Niagara
Fort Erie
Niegr
Canada Eid
Serose
Giral
Eein
Lacy
Willungee
Jenkins
Brgeup
Nhl
Wong
Bill Jenkins
Lusy Ann