Petition of inhabitants of St. Louis to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the incorporation of the town and commons according to law. Petition for police for local government. Includes map of St. Louis. Individuals mentioned: F.M. Benoit, Silas Bent, Thos. P. Howard, G. Paul, Pierre Didier, R. Easton, Normand MacKenzie, A. Saugrain, F. Robidou, M.P. Leduc, Will C. Carr, V. Delaunay, Charles Bosseron, Joseph Papin, Wilson P. Hunt, P. Chouteau Fils [Jr.], B.G. Farrar, Frederick Bates, E. Hempstead, Antoine Chenie, Auguste Chouteau, Charles Gratiot, and Bernard Pratte. [French and English] [Oversize], 1809 Nov 6
Item — Box: OS: Saint L
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
- 1809 Nov 6
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
French
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository