Letter, 1869 March 21

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Marsena Cannon (1812-1900) letter (1869) is addressed to Harrison Jones (1812-1884) of Ripley, Maine, a friend of Cannon's. The letter discusses Cannon's desire to continue communication with Jones and others. Cannon also discusses photographs shared with Jones, along with information regarding his family and the passing of time. The following is a transcript of the letter:

Salt Lake City, Mar. 21st 1869.

Dear Old Friend,

Alho' I have been separated from you many years and have passed through many vicisitudes [sic] of life during the time I have not forgotten you nor many others of many former friends and acquitance. I think how odd it would be to see you an old man near sixty years of age and our mutual and ever respected friend Thos. E. Rogers considerably over fifty. As Mr. Bartlett T(?) is going to Ripley. I avail myself of his kindness and courtesy to send a few Photographs of myself and family to let you know some of the changes time has effected. The Photos are not made for the occasion but printed from such negatives as were readily obtainable. The larger Pictures are my own work throughout with the exception of adjusting the focus of my own. I would like you to send me a letter and if convenient likenesses of your self and family so that I may see the changes time has wrought with you. My family consists of myself, wife and seven children We have never had a death in our family. My oldest daughter, Mary is married and has a daughter two years old so you perceive I am and old Grandpa, Elizabeth being a Grandma at the same time. I presume there are many things that seem of no account to me that would be very interesting in your locality and if you wish any information on any point wherein I am capable I will answer any question you may ask and be pleased to do so. our means of communication with the East will be much more agreeable soon than it has been formerly as the Union Pacific R.R. comes within about thirty (30) miles of this city (?) I hope to hear from you and Thos. E. Rogers often. If you see or communicate with him please ask him to write me and I will be sure to reciprocate. Truly your sincere friend, Marsena Cannon. Harrison Jones Esq. Ripley, Maine.

Dates

1869 March 21

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