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Note signed A.D. Lewis, Canton, to B.S. Grant, St. Louis. "The two kegs of lead & can of oil have been received the painting will commence about the middle of this week if the weather is favorable.", 1869 May 3

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection includes Grant family correspondence, receipts, invitations, stock certificates, and other papers. Notable content includes a letter written by famed engineer James B. Eads and a letter written by Emily W. Grant, providing an eye-witness account of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.

Dates

  • 1869 May 3

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders; 1 rolled tube; 1 oversize item))

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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