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