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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

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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