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
- From the Collection: Morrison-Steen-Little family (Creator, Family)
- From the Collection: Carson, Kit, 1809-1868 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Little, Lewis Henry, -1862 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Morrison, Pitcairn, 1795-1887 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Steen, Alexander Early, -1862 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository