Typescript letter signed Norman J. Colman, commissioner of agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., to W.V. Byars, St. Louis, regarding Byars’ father’s status for appointment as “State Agent for the collection of crop reports” for the state of Tennessee. Attached press copy of letter signed Jerome Hill to Norman J. Colman, April 8, 1885, recommending Judge James Byars for the position of investigator of forestry for the state of Tennessee., 1885 June 26
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection includes correspondence of William V. Byars with numerous individuals including newspaper men, politicians, and literary figures. Principal correspondents include Arthur Brisbane, William Marion Reedy, and Byars’ father, James Byars. The collection also contains poems and other writings of William V. Byars.
Dates
- 1885 June 26
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 Cubic Feet ( (5 boxes))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Byars, William Vincent, 1857-1938 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Byars, James (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Brisbane, Arthur, 1864-1936 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Reedy, William Marion, 1862-1920 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository