Letter signed John R. Kimball, New Orleans, to Augustine P. Kimball, Boston, Mass. Describes sea trip from West Indies to New Orleans. Towed up Mississippi River by river steamboat from the South West Pass to New Orleans. Describes plantation, etc. Am pleased with New Orleans whose hotels surpass Eastern ones. Recommends a trip through the East for which itinerary is outlined. Have found plenty of friends in St. Louis and if I can find the right store I shall go into business. Individuals mentioned: Arthur, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Shallcross, Abraham Caldwell, and Jackson. Places mentioned: Niagara Falls, Oswego, Schenectady, Hudson, Utica, Louisville, Mt. Vernon, Havana, Matanzas, Philadelphia, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Illinois River, Indianapolis, and Ohio., 1839 May 1
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
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
- 1839 May 1
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