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Letter signed Capt. [John Randolph Barent] Gardenier, steamer Julia, near Baton Rouge, to Mrs. Morrison. Briefly comments on the Mexican War. Discusses his friend Lt. [Charles Lewis] Denman’s love for Miss Carry Hammond. Includes several sketches. Tells her to address her correspondence to Capt. Gardenier, 1st Infantry, U.S. Army, care of Col. Hunt, quartermaster, New Orleans, La., 1847 Mar 11

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists primarily of correspondence of the Morrison-Steen-Little family, including two letters of Kit Carson to Mrs. Georgiana Steen. The collection also contains several poems.

Dates

  • 1847 Mar 11

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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