Letter signed Mary H. Bruere, St. Louis, to Mrs. May D. Bruere, Princeton, N.J. The weather in St. Louis, social affairs, news of friends. She has been drinking Sulphur water from the celebrated spring [Belcher Spring?]. She is very sorry to say that in so pleasant a place there appears to be no sabath. Writes of several churches. Individuals mentioned: Mrs. Bayard, Uncle Elizah, Mr. Ralph Guild, Mr. Welling, Mrs. McGill, Mrs. Buckley, Mr. Buckley, Mr. McGill, Mrs. Wilson, Aunt Hety [Aunt Betty], Uncle Wilson, Theodore [Wilson], E. Hunt, Cousin Ruthy, William Lane [McGill], Philemon Hunt, John Hunt, Miss La Beaume, James, and Peter. Subjects mentioned: the Osage Tribe and Steamboat Ben Shurod. Places mentioned: Alton, St. Charles, Rock River, Market St., St. Louis; Princeton, N.J.; Episcopal Church, St. Louis; the Cathedral, St. Louis; Philadelphia, the Mississippi, Nassau Hall, N.Y.; Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; and Ballston Spa, N.Y., 1837 June 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
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
- 1837 June 4
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