Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Eliza [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. We were anxious to hear of Elizabeth Shapler’s health. I do not think I can get to Baltimore next winter as Edmond’s arrangements may take him from home and we cannot both leave at the same time. We cannot make Aunt Flora feel at home. Annie has a friend staying with her. Individuals mentioned include Eliza, Annie, Alicia Hening, Mr. Haslett, Webster, Dr. Parkman, Mrs. Blake, Aunt Flora, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Smont, Mrs. Mayer, Edmond, Edward, Elizabeth Shapler, and Madge. Places mentioned include Baltimore, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and Clark County, Missouri. (4 pages) [Typed copy included], [1846] Apr 22

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.