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Letter, Jesse H. Crane to Dear Father [Franklin Crane] Author: Crane, Jesse H. Date: July 14, 1856 Jesse H. Crane, writing from Manhattan, Kansas Territory, addressed this letter to his father Franklin Crane, a prominent citizen of Topeka. The letter begins with news about the family, and then moves to a discussion of Manhattan. Jesse recommended the town to his father as an excellent investment opportunity, and he encouraged him to come for a visit. He also described the town site later in the letter. Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: Franklin Loomis Crane Collection, #320, Box 1, Folder 2 Item Number: 101781 Number of images: 3 Keywords: Crane, Franklin Loomis; Crane, Jesse H.; Daily life; Horses; Manhattan, Kansas Territory; Town sites |
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