Letter signed Flora [Byrne], Byrnham Wood, to My dear Eliza [Mrs. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore]. Very glad because of the safe return of my husband and thank you for your kindness to him. He gave pleased accounts of Baltimore but was too harassed with his business to really enjoy himself. Aunt Flora will probably go back to Baltimore in the spring. I am angry with you and Edmond says you are prejudiced against this western country. A trip here in April or May would be delightful. Your trip here would cost no more than your Frostburg expedition. Individuals mentioned include Mr. Mayer, Flora, Edmond, Frank, Judge Perkins, Ben Eskridge, Major Craven, John, Virginia Poor, Edward, Brantz, and Jamie. Places mentioned include Baltimore, St. Louis, Frostburg, and New York. (4 pages), 1845 Aug 4

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.