Traveler’s description of St. Louis. It is 1/3 smaller than New Orleans. Inhabitants are sober and steady and city is healthy. Fur trade is very lucrative. Fifteen leagues farther is Petit Cote, at mouth of the Missouri River, the boundary of the empire of Louisiana. Places mentioned: Illinois and United States., 1795
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Dates
- 1795
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.7 Cubic Feet ( (5 boxes; 1 oversize folder))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository