Letter signed Flora Caldwell, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Eliza, [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore]. Was getting a little anxious and would like to have news of the baby, boys, etc. I have learned that Edward’s place is to be sold at auction. An epidemic has appeared here but not reached us. Flora and her children are well. She is looking forward to planting her garden. Last year she lost it by the flood. Dr. Byrne is clearing the prairie with a view to enlarging his farm. Individuals mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Burnap, Edward, Caroline, Mr. McCollin, Eliza, Mr. Fletcher, Elizabeth Clark, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Chambers, Mr. Washington, Annie, James Dr. Byrne, Rolla, Mrs. Alexander, Miss Levering, Mr. Mayer, Frank, Mr. Williams, and Walton. Places mentioned include Baltimore, Missouri, Maryland, St. Francisville, Des Moines River, Mississippi, and Iowa. (4 pages), 1845 Mar 4

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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.