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Letter signed Agnes [Brent], St. Louis, to sister Latty Frost, Crystal City. Doctor (Papin) looks very old and has a cough which racks him terribly. I think there is a feeling in the house that he is not destined to enjoy life much longer. I will bring some shoes for the little ones and Lily and breeches for the boys. Send me the list of groceries needed as I am going to Nicholson’s and will get them., 1887 May 25

 Item — Box: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection comprises papers of the Kennett and Frost families, including notes and receipts of the Kennett, White and Company, circa 1840; letters of D.M. Frost to his wife from Texas in 1852 regarding Indian wars and letters dated 1856 regarding the Sioux War; diary of Edwin Harrison, 1858, which concerns the social life of St. Louis; and Civil War letters of Ferdinand Kennett, Jr. (Confederate) to his parents, 1864. (The Kennett family left Selma Hall and moved to St. Louis during the Civil War. Selma Hall was occupied by both forces during the war.) Also includes various household and personal accounts of Mrs. Julia Kennett; business papers regarding the lead business, balance sheet of the shot tower, 1858; letters from Lily Graham Frost, at Visitation Academy, to family members at Selma Hall, 1859; letter of V.S. Blair to Agnes Brent, dated February 21, 1891, describing Sherman's funeral procession; some letters of Robert S. Brookings after his purchase of Selma Hall; undated material includes bills, receipts and correspondence regarding Selma Hall. The collection also includes the record of a committee of fifty appointed on April 14, 1853, to obtain subscriptions for a testimonial for Luther M. Kennett. Typed copy of a biographical letter written by Kennett inserted into volume.

Dates

  • 1887 May 25

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.12 Cubic Feet ( (4 boxes, 1 volume))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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