Letter signed J.P. Groot [James P. Groot], Schenectady, to his sister. Criticizes their brother-in-law Barney's decision to go to California and leave his wife, Rachel, behind. ". . . . I am some what of an opinion that Rachel has not got the person or man for a bosom friend that she flattered herself with when the Honey moon was visable. . . .", 1856 Sept 1

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.