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Eleven letter signed Elizabeth Gowen Sargent, St. Louis, to family in Kennebunk, Me. Chatty letters, description of business of her husband Haven, with candles, lard; discussion of town of St. Louis, persons, events [return of soldiers from Mexican War, visit of Henry Clay], parties, residing in boarding houses with their bedbugs and mosquitos, their food, good and bad, tenants, etc. , 1846-1847

 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

  • 1846-1847

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

Contact:
225 S. Skinker Blvd.
St. Louis MO 63105 United States
314-746-4510