Letter signed Flora Byrne, St. Louis, to Dear Eliza [Mrs. Mayer]. I have been ill from a low sort of fever. I enclose a letter for Charley which has been here for a long time. It is a pity that he quarreled with us. I think it is too late for Aunt Flora to come out now. Individuals mentioned include Aunt Flora, Charley, and Edmond. (2 pages), 1854 Nov 23
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- 1854 Nov 23
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet ( (4 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Mayer family (Creator, Family)
- From the Collection: Byrne, Flora Smith, 1808- (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository