Letter of L.A. Holbrock, St. Louis, to “Mr. Uncle and Mrs. Aunt.” Description of travel by stage from Tarlton to Cincinnati and by steamer from Cincinnati to St. Louis. Writer’s visits to Germans in St. Louis. He has been lodging with a German, Biermann, for $8 per month. “I have a good opportunity to learn the English language…It is also an advantage that I know French.”, 1844 Dec 18
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
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
- 1844 Dec 18
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