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Unsigned, incomplete letter of [James P. Groot], Teutopolis, Effingham Co., Ill., to his sister. ". . . . I have once more resumed my seat as a school teacher in an humble log cabin. . . . in Cumberland County. . . .[Rachel] has got the worst disposition that I have met with in a great many years travel. . . . [Barney] has got the meanest disposition of any person that I have had any thing to do with. . . .", 1857 Dec 7

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

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.

Dates

  • 1857 Dec 7

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.17 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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