Letter signed John Sparkes, St. Louis, to Simeon R. Jones, New York Town, New York State. Tells of the early history of St. Louis and its inhabitants. Individuals mentioned: Simion, Fanny, Mr. Alexander, Captain Cross, Maddison, General Clark, Governor Howard, Wm. Smith, Dr. Squires, Elijah Smith, James Mitchel, John Addams, Fanny, Mary, William, Little John, Mr. Church, Mr. Patterson, Hopkins, James and Nathaniel Raymond, Rufus Smith, and Mayer Christy. Native Americans mentioned: Sack Nation, Kickapoos, Delawares, Foxes, and Arkansaw. Places mentioned: Turkeyhill, Illinois Territory, Mississippi River, Bellefountaine, Lake Erie, Allegany, Pittsburg, Ohio, Shawney Town, Missouri, Washington, Anandago Tennessee, New York State, Albany, Troy, and Philadelphia., 1812 July 24
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
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
- 1812 July 24
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