Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Eliza [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. Mr. Saunders was delighted with his visit to Baltimore but I was disappointed at his not seeing the precious baby. My company for Christmas stayed three days. Aunt Flora seems to be longing for Baltimore. We were invited to Waterloo for New Year’s Day but Aunt Flora dreaded the cold so we remained at home. Our house seems to be the rendezvous for three counties. I certainly dislike that vile paper that Frank sends to Aunt Flora – The Native American. Describes her Christmas menu. Individuals mentioned include Frank, Eliza, Pukes, Whig, Aunt Flora, Poors, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Mayer, Edmond, and Mr. Saunders. (4 pages), [1845] Jan 14

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

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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.