Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Eliza [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. I feel that news of the “Missouri settlers” will be well received. Our cabin is built of the best logs and though it boats no ceiling, the roof is weather tight. Describes her home and its ornaments. Asks for news of various members of the family. We did not remain long in St. Louis but intend to return in January and deliver the letters which Mr. Mayer furnished us. Individuals mentioned include Mammy Moore, Poors, Mrs. Burnap, Mrs. Skinner, Mary Spear, Lord Wellesley, Miss Pardoc, Henry, Mr. Mayer, Annie, Mother, and Edmund. Places mentioned include Missouri, St. Louis, Virginia, and Ohio. (4 pages), [1839] Nov 10

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The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest letters, dated in 1861, document Civil War movements in St. Louis and Baltimore. The collection also includes miscellaneous correspondence regarding the donation and the drawings of Francis [Frank] Blackwell Mayer.