Letter signed Edw. Miller, Chief Engineer, Pacific Railroad, St. Louis, to Samuel J. Reeves, Vice-President Phoenix Iron Company, October 22, 1857
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- Saint Louis History Collection | Letter signed Edw. Miller, St. Louis, to Samuel J. Reeves. Regarding notes which fall due. After this date our liabilities mature so rapidly that it is doubtful if they can be met promptly. We had some expectation of disposing of your last note. I do not doubt that you will be paid in full but “these evil times may cause you delay & inconvenience.” Banks chartered by the State continue to pay specie. No bank will receive the notes of any other. Our circulation consists of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Kentucky money. We have hopes that the extra session of the legislature will relieve us. Our railroad troubles are caused mainly by the low price of State Bonds. Individuals mentioned: Mr. McPherson. Places mentioned: New England. [Purchased from Frederic Welty, Philadelphia, June 1939, $2.50.], 1857 Oct 22
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