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Petition to Senate and House of Representative of Missouri for an appropriation for the building of an Alms-house [poor house] in St. Louis County. Petition signed by many prominent citizens including Auguste Chouteau, Benjamin O’Fallon, Salmon Giddings, Richard Graham, Bernard Pratte Jr., H.R. Gamble, Wilson P. Hunt, etc. [Oversize], 1826

 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

  • 1826

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

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