Letter signed Papa [Lewis Henry Little], Camp Floyd, U.T. [Utah Territory], to his daughter Miss Kate M. Little, care of Mrs. Mattie R. Little, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Sends her a gold dollar “to buy goodies for yourself and little sister.” Tells his daughter to be a good girl, and instructs her to “be kind to the servants and never raise her hand to strike them.”, 1859 May 17
File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
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
- 1859 May 17
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