Letter signed John F. Long, St. Louis, to Edward McSherry, Wisconsin. John F. Long, Captain of City Guard, writes Edward McSherry, Clerk of City Court of Wisconsin, regarding murderer William Coffee, arrested and taken to “your Tery” by Capt. John F. Long. While in county jail, expense was carried by Marshal John Atkinson, city marshal. Capt. Long attempts to collect expense of care and upkeep of Coffee from Wisconsin authorities., 1842 Nov 13
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 Nov 13
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