Fragment of letter or journal describing steamboat trip to Alton to hear Lincoln-Douglas debates; visit to St. Louis, details of daily life of bookkeeper for grocery. Individuals mentioned: Dr. Hope, Watson, Dr. [William H.] Brown, Etienne Boileau, Rignard, Benicia, John Morrison, Anderson [actor], Mr. and Mrs. Waller [actors], Mr. Porter, [William E.?] Grubb, and William P. Freeman. Subjects mentioned: Steamboat White Cloud, Evening News and Intelligencer, Missouri Democrat, and Job S. White [Restaurant]. Places mentioned: Concordia Garden, St. Louis Theater, Wood’s Theater, Arsenal Garden, Planter’s House, Second Presbyterian Church, Turner’s Hall, Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, Ebenezer Chapel, and Court House., 1858 Oct 13-1858 Nov 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
- 1858 Oct 13-1858 Nov 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