Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. The cholera is abating rapidly. We have none in our neighborhood. Dr. Adam from Washington is visiting us. He is engaged to a young lady in the city and I hope he will bring his bride to live among us. Have Mr. Fletcher pay Aunt Flora $100.00 on our account. Have Madame Deville make the foundation of a riding hat for Annie. She rides beautifully. I had an attack of cholera in May. Individuals mentioned include Charley, Frank, Dr. Adam, Aunt Flora, Mr. Fletcher, Madame Deville, Annie, Mr. Mayer, and William Saunders. Places mentioned include Baltimore, Washington, Clark, St. Louis, and Canton. (4 pages), 1849 Aug 9

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

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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.