Letter signed J.P. Groot [James P. Groot], St. Louis, to sister M. & J. Mentions Jim Pearse, his brother Dick, and Rich. Pearse [Richard Pearse]. Mentions that his sister Rachel and Barney have moved to St. Louis and have opened a restaurant. He has chosen to engage in cement roofing. Mentions that he will vote for Abraham Lincoln., 1860 Aug 28
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
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
- 1860 Aug 28
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
- From the Collection: Groot, James P., circa 1820s-1830s-1869 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Mull, Rachel Groot (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository