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Letter signed Pierson & Co., New York, to George T.M. Davis. Concerning letter brought from St. Louis to New York for Christopher Rhodes by Ferdinand M. Risque; financial affairs., 1839 Sept 13

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Contains two volumes of records of Alton, Illinois, law firm of Davis and Krum: attorney's record of legal claims, suits filed, judgments and dispositions made in southern Illinois courts, terms of April 1839-October 1845; and letterbook, 1834-1837. In addition, the papers contain legal correspondence of George T.M. Davis, attorney while in Alton, and the firm of Davis and Krum also in Alton. Includes letters from many St. Louis firms and individuals discussing political matters and several letters concerning land transactions in the Alton area.

Dates

  • 1839 Sept 13

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.35 Cubic Feet ( (3 folders (approximately 100 items); 2 volumes))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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