Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Eliza [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. I am sorry that you did not come to see me since you were only eight days travel away. Yesterday we had a “raising.” The neighbors helped put up a corn crib but Edmond and I went to see Saunders whose negroes were sick. Everything you sent from Mrs. Norris fits beautifully. Kiss my little pet for me. I have a beautiful view from my parlor window. Individuals mentioned include Aunt Flora, Saunders, Mrs. Norris, Edward, Mr. Perkins, Biatta, and Edmond. Places mentioned include Union Town, Columbus, Mississippi, and Illinois., [1844] Sept 12

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From the Collection:

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.