Letter from Henry Grotefend to David Adams (his father-in-law). Mentions the 1849 cholera epidemic which took the life of his son Henry, and the 1849 St. Louis fire which burned down his house., 1850 Apr 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: A0007-00118
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes personal letters to David's wife, Elizabeth, business correspondence, receipts, lists, and diaries. A man of limited education, David wrote poorly, spelled phonetically, and rarely used punctuation.
Dates
- 1850 Apr 20
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.55 Cubic Feet ( (1 box, 1 volume))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Adams, David, 1799-1874 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository