Letter signed Anson F. Ashley, St. Louis, to Father. Regarding possibility of purchasing farm land in northern Missouri or southern Iowa. You gave me the credit of being a know nothing but I did not claim that Honor but if you had drove a milk wagon in St. Louis as long as I have you would hate the Irish about as bad as you now do Slavery especially when the City Officers Mayor down were about all of that class. Tomorrow is the day to elect City Officers and the excitement is very strong. It has been the boast of the Catholics that a Papal Flag should float over the Polls, if that is attempted the scenes of last August will be no comparison to those we shall have tomorrow., 1855 Apr 1
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
- 1855 Apr 1
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