Letter signed Jas. P. Groot [James P. Groot], St. Louis, to his sister, Jesse, and all. ". . . . This war has caused a wonderful change in all kinds of businesses in the city of St. Louis: Business has been very dull here with all persons except those that have had Government Contracts or government business. . . ." Mentions that Rachel and Barney have an adopted boy about 18 months old. Mentions prices for charcoal, corn, wheat, etc., 1862 Oct 24

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9

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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.