Letter of [J.E. Foster], St. Louis, to Jonathan Foster [father], West Boxford, Mass. Describing canoe trip up the Mississippi, steamboat trip up Missouri River as boat hand on the Steamboat Trapper owned by the American Fur Co. Individuals mentioned: Julien Duouque. Subjects mentioned: Indians, Steamboat “Illinois,” Steamboat “Meteor,” and Germans [Dutchmen]. Businesses mentioned: Santa Fe Co. Places mentioned: Wisconsin, Galena, Ill.[?]; Helena, Grant County, Wisc.; Cassville, Wisc.; Dubuque County, Iowa; New Orleans, Comanche, Iowa; Fort Union, Yellowstone River, Rocky Mountains, Council Bluff, Chariton, Mo.; Glasgow, Mo.; St. Charles, Mo.; Jefferson City, Independence, Mo.; Osage River, Gasconade River, and Santa Fe., 1842 Feb 8
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
- 1842 Feb 8
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