Lathrop W. Curtis Letter, 1835 | Illinois History and Lincoln Collections

Scope and Contents:

In his letter to his brother, Rev. Curtis gives an account of the devastation caused by a tornado which had struck Canton, Illinois on June 18, 1835. The letter is dated July 12 and July 18.

Biographical/Historical Context:

Rev. Curtis was born January 9, 1800 in Hanover, New Hampshire. He moved to Fulton County, Illinois in 1832. Here he continued his practice as a physician, but eventually turned to farming due to poor health. Rev. Curtis died on March 5, 1879.

Acquisition Source: The letter was purchased by the Library in 2010.