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Letter from W. Howard Baker to Mary M. Stephens, Orange City, Iowa, October 1, 1876
William Howard Baker
Baker is almost done conducting business in Orange City. He described the Dutch colonists as “industrious careful people.” He loaned $6,000 to local residents. He also went hunting.
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Letter from W. Howard Baker to Mary M. Stephens, Orange City, Iowa, September 27, 1876
William Howard Baker
Baker traveled to Orange City, Iowa to conduct business with the Peirce & Lewis Land Agents. He provided descriptions of the small town, the Dutch windmill, and the prairie.
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Letter from W. Howard Baker to Mary M. Stephens, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 27, 1876
William Howard Baker
Baker discussed seeing a sick man, the importance of Philadelphia ice-cream, ordering a thin coat for hot days, and seeing an advertisement for Darlington Butter. He also professed his love for her.