Box 1
Contains 218 Results:
Letter signed James PG [James P. Groot], Lafaette Park [Lafayette Park], St. Louis, to dear brother, sister and all. Briefly discusses his enlistment in the Union army in Iowa and his unit’s encampment in Lafayette Park, St. Louis. Includes typed transcript of letter., 1861 Sept 7
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed James P. Groot, St. Louis, to a sibling. Mentions that he hopes to visit his sibling if he can get a pass from his company or the captain., [1861] Sept 11
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed James P. Groot, St. Louis, to his sister, Jesse, aunts, and all. Mentions that he was discharged from the army after getting sunstroke in the arsenal, and that he has now opened a restaurant in Bremen. Briefly explains why he joined the army. Includes typed transcript of letter., 1862 May 1
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed James P. Groot, St. Louis, to friends. Mentions a dreadful spell or spasm that he suffered in January. ". . . . The times are very hard here & business almost suspended in consequence of the war agitation or the secession movement of 7 of the southern slave holding states. The preparations for a general collision on both sides looks war like. . . ." (Letter is written on illustrated stationery.), 1862 May 7
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed Jas. P. Groot [James P. Groot], St. Louis, to his sister, Jesse, and all. ". . . . This war has caused a wonderful change in all kinds of businesses in the city of St. Louis: Business has been very dull here with all persons except those that have had Government Contracts or government business. . . ." Mentions that Rachel and Barney have an adopted boy about 18 months old. Mentions prices for charcoal, corn, wheat, etc., 1862 Oct 24
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed J.P. Groot [James P. Groot], St. Louis, to his sister. Mentions the vastness of land under cultivation in the West. Mentions the daily arrival of regiments at St. Louis. Mentions that he is under a doctor's care, and that this is the first time he has tried any medicine. Inquires about the whereabouts of James Watkins and family. Includes postscript dated November 30., 1862 Nov 26
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed James [James P. Groot], St. Louis, to his sister & Jesse. ". . . . This war has caused Produce & all kinds of Groceries to advance almost one half their usual prices & some things beyond the reach of the laboring class of People. What a moth, a curse & a pest to a civilized country & a nation like our own a civil war is. The middle & New England states dont or cant feel its severe pangs like the north-west or border states. . . . My prayers are that the Federals may conquer & become invincible. . . . God grant that we may see our country once more free. . . . To day I made an application for a situation as Register in one of the many Hospitals in the city. . . .", 1863 Feb
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Statement signed Michael O'Brien, hospital steward, Lawson General Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., regarding the death of James P. Groot from congestion of brain., 1863 Mar 4
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed J.N. Gwin, Effingham, Illinois, to Mrs. Maria Pearse. "By request of your sister Mrs. Troy, I write to you to give you a legal explanation of why she desire[s] you to sign and execute the quit claim deed. . . .", 1874 Aug 31
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.
Letter signed Rachel Troy, Effingham, Illinois, to her sister [Maria?]., 1880 Jan 16
The collection consists primarily of Groot family correspondence. Most of the letters were written by James P. Groot. Notable content includes three letters signed Rachel Mull to her sister Maria—dated September 2, 1855, April 5, 1856, and February 25, no year—that describe the abusive relationship with her husband, Barney Mull. The collection also includes 12 Civil War–era letters signed James P. Groot describing affairs in St. Louis and his military service in the 6th Iowa Infantry.