Letter #2

A transcription of a Love Letter written on October 18, 1862 by Elvira Purvis to Atwell Martin whele he was away in the Civil War.  This letter was among the personal items left by Thrina Olive Martin Elden and is in the possession of her daughter, Betty Elizabeth Leary.
Contributed by Pam Wilson 

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Letter #1

From Elvira Martin to her brother Ephraim Purvis in 1888 while he was living in Seward County, Nebraska.
Contributed by Pam Wilson from Doug Purvis

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