Letter signed John A. Gold, St. Louis, to Daniel Gold. Tells of the hardships and misfortunes he has encountered in St. Louis during past three years including a bad business venture, illness of wife, etc. At the present, I am employed by Davis Tilden & Richards for $480 a year and may yet make a comfortable living. Individuals mentioned: Dr. Johnson, Parkerson Craig, Josiah, James, John William, Mary Ann, Uncle John, and Aunt L. Places mentioned: Virginia. [Gift of Dr. Russell E. Francis, 4439 Sansom Street, Phila., Pa., through University of Pennsylvania Library, May 1948. Gold is a relative of Mrs. Francis.], 1846 Aug 15
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 Aug 15
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