Typescript letter singed Jacob T. Child, United States legation, Bangkok, Siam, to W.V. Byers [Byars], discussing the beautiful country he is in, the missionaries that “make but little headway with the followers of Buddha whose teachings comes nearer to the oriental belief than the truths of the son of Mary,” and politics including Norton’s persistence in not running and what that means for Dockery., 1887 Dec 14
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
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
- 1887 Dec 14
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