Letter signed William McLennan, St. Louis, to Sandy, Scotland, January 29, 1858
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- Saint Louis History Collection | Letter signed William McLennan, St. Louis, to Dear Sandy, Scotland. When I arrived at Toronto there was hundreds going idle for want of employment, and thousands of emigrants arriving daily…Traveled about 3000 miles in the United States but time was very dull…owing to the great suspending of the Bank. But now times is better. I like this part of the States…Sent Louis is a very fine city and very large. There is a great deal of business on the River with steamboats to all parts of the United States. It’s a good country I believe. Land is the best speculation. I got work in this city; we are working now at the steamboat building, wages 2 dollars per day…a dollar is four shillings sterling., 1858 Jan 29
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