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Letter from mother to Mary Vachard. States that she is well and her new husband, Jean-Baptiste Racine, is treating Mary’s sister as if she were his own. Requests that a number of goods be sent to them at Fort Benton, including 2 or 3 gallons of whiskey for Jean-Baptiste., 1861 Mar 25

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 30
Identifier: A0007-00151

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection includes personal letters to David's wife, Elizabeth, business correspondence, receipts, lists, and diaries. A man of limited education, David wrote poorly, spelled phonetically, and rarely used punctuation.

Dates

  • 1861 Mar 25

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.55 Cubic Feet ( (1 box, 1 volume))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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