Letter from Robert Blair to William Blair, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 23, 1855


Letter written by Robert Blair to William Blair on July 23, 1855, from Cincinnati, Ohio. The letter describes Cincinnati's diverse population, including significant numbers of Irish Catholics and Jews, and discusses local politics and social dynamics during that period. It also mentions the Fourth of July celebrations and the tensions between different religious groups.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Blair, Robert
  • Blair, William

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 15