Harper, James (d. 1868).  Letters, 1848 | Illinois History and Lincoln Collections

The letters in this collection describe James Harper's purchase of land and settlement in Shelby County, Ill. He discusses weather, landscape, produce, transportation, and social activities.

Gladys Harper Shaddock of Pana, Ill., a descendant of Harper's, loaned the originals to the Library for photocopying in 1974.