Letter signed Ann, St. Louis, to Brother, Isaac L. Handy, Philadelphia. Family chatter. Discussion of Fourth of July preparations. Subjects mentioned: Cold Water Society*, Native American Association, and St. Louis Lyceum Society. [*Note: An article in the Republican, June 12, 1841, tells of meeting of the Friends of Temperance in favor of having “a cold water celebration on the Fourth of July, held at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, June 10…”], 1841 June 14
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
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
- 1841 June 14
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