Letter signed J[osiah] Spalding for Spalding & Tiffany, St. Louis, to George T.M. Davis. Concerning claim., 1840 Aug 17
Scope and Contents
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
- 1840 Aug 17
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
- From the Collection: Davis, Geo. T. M. (George Turnbull Moore), 1810-1888 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository