Letter signed Henry S. Carter, St. Louis, to Harriet V. Reel. “We have got the telegraph finished to the other side of the river and are ready to receive news from Washington City today. Then I expect we shall hear from you every day.” Individuals mentioned: Sally, Miss Jane, Grandpa, Uncle John, Walker, and Miss Mary Bartlett. Places mentioned: New York. Also letter signed Mother to Harriet V. Reel. Grandpa and his wife came in last week and put up at the Planter’s House to stay all night and go to Mrs. E. Tracy’s party. Grandpa will communicate with you through the telegraph on New Years day if they succeed in getting the wires across the river. They commenced operations on the opposite side of the river yesterday. Your grandpa sent the first message to Washington, his compliments to the President. Individuals mentioned: Aunty Cooper, Sally, and Mr. Molinard. Places mentioned: Louisville. [Purchased from Whitman Bailey, Stamford, Connecticut, June 1949, for $3.00.], 1847 Dec 19
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
- 1847 Dec 19
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