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Letter signed Jane Magill, Audrain County, to Ella Magill, Florissant, discusses the suffering of the women in Southern states to supply their army. (3 pages), 1865 June 12

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists primarily of letters written to Ellen Magill from family and friends, which mostly discuss family and local news regarding Florissant, St. Louis, and Mexico, Missouri. The collection also contains correspondence relating to a cousin, Lucy Sullivan, whose account at St. Vincent’s Institution was paid for by Ellen and Jane Magill; receipts for items and money sent to St. Vincent’s Institution; and an account book from a Florissant grocery store, dated 1877.

Dates

  • 1865 June 12

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet ( (137 items))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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