Documents of the Lafayette Guards. Include: 1) Notice of the organization of a military company called the “Lafayette Guards.” Object is for the protection of life and property in the city generally, and more especially in the district south of the Pacific R.R. Co., in the event of a recurrence of disorder. 2) Captain’s Report, March 1, 1879. In December 1877 formed the 1st Regiment Police Reserves. Report submitted by Shepard Barclay. 3) Report of the annual Meeting of the Lafayette Guard, March 3, 1879. 4) Annual Report of Directors signed by Shepard Barclay, 1880. 5) Two treasurer’s reports, March 4, 1879, and March 8, 1880., 1877-1879, Box: 2, Folder: 4. Saint Louis History Collection, A1427. Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center.

Documents of the Lafayette Guards. Include: 1) Notice of the organization of a military company called the “Lafayette Guards.” Object is for the protection of life and property in the city generally, and more especially in the district south of the Pacific R.R. Co., in the event of a recurrence of disorder. 2) Captain’s Report, March 1, 1879. In December 1877 formed the 1st Regiment Police Reserves. Report submitted by Shepard Barclay. 3) Report of the annual Meeting of the Lafayette Guard, March 3, 1879. 4) Annual Report of Directors signed by Shepard Barclay, 1880. 5) Two treasurer’s reports, March 4, 1879, and March 8, 1880., 1877-1879, Box: 2, Folder: 4. Saint Louis History Collection, A1427. Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center. https://mohistory.mobiusconsortium.org/repositories/2/archival_objects/17153 Accessed September 19, 2024.