• Creator Names Clarke, Caroline Palmer, d. 1860
  • Title Caroline Clarke letter [manuscript], 1835 Nov. 1.
  • Physical description 4 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.
  • Collection summary Letter by Mrs. Caroline Clarke, Chicago (Ill.), to Miss Mary Walker, Burlington Flatts, Otsego County (N.Y.). Comments on the delayed arrival of furniture; staying at the Tremont House hotel; description of Chicago and balloon-frame buildings being constructed, religious and social conditions, schools, health, water supply, weather, family, servant problem, and gives family messages.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Charles J. Barnes (M1920.0150).
  • Names
    • Clarke, Caroline Palmer, d. 1860 Correspondence.
    • Walker, Mary, recipient. rcp
  • Subjects
    • Architecture Illinois Chicago 19th century.
    • Balloon framing (Building) Illinois Chicago.
    • Families Illinois Chicago 19th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Description and travel 19th century.
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.