Typed letter of D.C. Allen, Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, to Idress Head. Criticism of William Elsey Connelley’s book on Doniphan’s Expedition. Brief notes on Colonel Doniphan. Regarding system of mounds south from Gunn City, Missouri, which should be investigated before obliterated by time. Individuals mentioned: Judge Douglas, Geo. W. Dunn, Willard P. Hall, Gen. David R. Atchison, Jas. H. Moss, Peter H. Burnett, Austin A. King, Joe Bowers, John T. Hughes, and Champ Clark. Places mentioned: Kentucky, Virginia, Kansas City, Mexico, and Cass County. (5 pages), 1908 Apr 24
Item — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of letters of D.C. Allen to the Missouri Historical Society and Walter B. Douglas concerning various types of historical research and a talk he gave at the society. Also includes a funeral card for Mrs. D.C. Allen.
Dates
- 1908 Apr 24
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Allen, D. C. (Dewitt Clinton), 1835-1920 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository