Letter signed Jas. Byars, Covington, Tennessee, to dear son, regarding W.V. Byars’ health, news from home, and current political principles. J. Byars asks his son for several favors including asking Dan Linnehan to send John Herring the Hallam’s History of Literature, where to get a dozen toy balloons, and to purchase a razor with the $2.50 enclosed., 1883 Aug 13
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 8
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
- 1883 Aug 13
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