Letter from Elizabeth Adams to Louis Vachard. Concerns the death of their brother Charles and other family members during the cholera epidemic, and David’s return from California. This letter and her signature are in David’s hand; includes a note from him., 1851 June 7
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: A0007-00121
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
- 1851 June 7
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