Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dearest Eliza [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. My brother’s death was not unlooked for by us. I feel, however, that he is at rest and life scarcely yielded comfort enough for him, to render it desirable. The grave will bury his errors. I do grieve deeply for you, Eliza, and Mr. Mayer. My heart yields you all my sympathy. Aunt Flora leaves with Mr. Saunders about the 10th of April. She is more determined on returning since the news of Edward’s death. Most of our land is up for sale and at present it was with difficulty that we raised enough for Aunt Flora’s traveling expenses. Individuals mentioned include Eliza, Aunt Flora, Mr. Saunders, Edward, Frank, Mr. Mayer, and Henry Christian Mayer. Places mentioned include Pikesville, Baltimore, Lewis County, St. Louis, and Buffalo. (4 pages), 1846 Mar 23

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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.