Original manuscript of No. 5 of the “Major Jack Downing Letters” written for the St. Louis Intelligencer, collected by Henry Williams, with Williams’ note of explanation. Also includes a newsclipping of a letter from Williams to the County Court in favor of the Iron Mountain Railroad. (14 pages), 1854 Sept 26
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of papers both belonging to, and collected by, Henry W. Williams, including his correspondence and scrapbooks, various items from the Civil War, and papers regarding steamboats and financial markets.
Dates
- 1854 Sept 26
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Cubic Feet ( (2 boxes; 8 volumes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Williams, Henry W., 1816-1892 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository