Letter signed Flora Caldwell, Byrnham Wood, to My own dear Eliza [Mrs. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore]. Speaks of deaths of various old friends and neighbors. How I will miss them! There is now no one with whom I can talk over old times. My anxiety for Edward is great. Let me know all you can about him or his concerns. Everyone is so kind to me here. Flora’s health is better than I expected to find it. Dr. Byrne was busy all winter seeing his rails cut and fencing put up. I hear the house is the only good one in Clark County. Tells of party and storm which last for four days. Individuals mentioned include Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Clark, Cousin John, Mrs. Chambers, Dr. Alexander, Flora, Mr. Sanders, Eliza, Annie, Caldwell, Miss Jackson, Miss Bond, Edward, Frank, Charley, Alfred, Lewes, Mr. Merre?, James, Dr. Byrne, Miss Wright, Mrs. Mosier, and Mayer. Places mentioned include Baltimore, Maryland, and Clark County. (4 pages), 1845 Jan 24

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

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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.