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Letter signed J.W. Moss, St. Louis County, Bellemonte [originally Bellefontaine], to John Leach & Co., St. Louis. Mr. George White, who is our magistrate, on account of some indisposition, cannot go to St. Louis this week and is required to pay ten dollars on plank road stock for central railroad to James Lucas, secretary to the directors. Please call on Mr. James T. Swearingen and direct him to pay you ten dollars on my account which you will be so good as to pay Mr. Lucas and take the usual voucher in the name of George White for his plank road quota for stock and hold the same for him until called for., 1851 July 13

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2

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

  • 1851 July 13

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