Letter signed James P. Groot, St. Louis, to a sibling. Mentions that he hopes to visit his sibling if he can get a pass from his company or the captain., [1861] Sept 11
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
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
- [1861] Sept 11
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