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Letter signed Alexander [Badger II], St. Louis, to Sister [Mrs. A.E. Cayton], Memphis, Tennessee. Tells how sad the family was after she left home. News of kinfolk. Mother [Mrs. Alexander Badger I] found old silver watch in the trunk in the cellar, and he sold it for $3.00, making him the richest fellow in St. Louis. His garden has plenty of sass. Individuals mentioned: Cora [Badger, later Daniels] and Father [Captain Alexander Badger]., 1855 June 8

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection contains material of the St. Louis-based Badger family, including letters of Capt. Alexander Badger, Sr. and Jr.; newsclippings; bonds; steamboat memoranda; a pilot certificate issued to William H. Cable in 1852; envelopes of Wells Fargo and Overland Mail; cards of steamboat Magnolia and a timetable of St. Louis railroads and steamships; material concerning the Badger, Cable and Cayton families; two Missouri defense bonds issued in 186-; and several letters of Alexander Badger, circa 1860, written from Fort Vancouver, Western Territory, and various places in the west, which describe everyday happenings.

Dates

  • 1855 June 8

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.08 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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