Box 1
Container
Contains 93 Results:
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser notifying him that bonds are in the safe at the American Fur Company and should be redeemed in order to pay St. John. [transcript available] (1 page), 1840 Apr 11
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00703
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and...
Dates:
1840 Apr 11
Letter signed R.E. Lee to H. Kayser expresses concern over Kayser’s report that the Mississippi River has resumed its former course and asks for more information. (2 pages), 1840 May 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00682
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and...
Dates:
1840 May 4
Letter signed R.E. Lee to H. Kayser stating that expenses must be cut in order to pay expenses on boats and items related to the harbor project. [transcript available] (3 pages), 1840 May 19
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00691
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and...
Dates:
1840 May 19
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser provides Kayser with his own assessment of the problems concerning the channel movements. (3 pages), 1840 June 16
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00733
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and...
Dates:
1840 June 16
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser giving the results of an auditor’s settlement of his accounts. [transcript available] (2 pages), 1840 June 26
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00735
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and...
Dates:
1840 June 26
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser discusses sale of boats and expresses regret that St. Louis seems not to want to continue harbor project. [transcript available] (2 pages), 1840 June 30
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00736
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and...
Dates:
1840 June 30
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser regarding the disposition of boats. (2 pages), 1840 July 23
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00727
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and...
Dates:
1840 July 23
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser asks Kayser to investigate terms for obtaining a crew for the steamboat Des Moines. (1 page), 1840 Sept 5
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00787
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and...
Dates:
1840 Sept 5
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser expresses his wish to sell the steamboat Des Moines and intentions to sink the flatboats and crane boats. [transcript available] (3 pages), 1840 Sept 8
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00749
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and...
Dates:
1840 Sept 8
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser notifying Kayser that he has sold the Des Moines, keelboats, and yauls. Flat and crane boats will be sunk up river. (2 pages), 1840 Sept 12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00751
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and...
Dates:
1840 Sept 12