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Box 1

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Contains 93 Results:

Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser sends money for deposit and thanks him for sending a copy of the amended St. Louis city charter. (2 pages), 1843 Mar 24

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D00742
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: 1843 Mar 24

Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser acknowledges receipt of interest money and states that the account books of the Bank of Missouri agree with Lee’s account books. (2 pages), 1843 May 1

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D00746
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: 1843 May 1

Letter signed R.E. Lee to Alexander Kayser regarding St. Louis city bonds maturing and redeeming the bonds. (2 pages), 1843 Aug 22

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D00709
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: 1843 Aug 22

Letter signed R.E. Lee to Alexander Kayser accepting Alexander’s offer to act as Lee’s St. Louis financial liaison while Henry Kayser is in Germany. (2 pages), 1843 Sept 4

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D00786
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: 1843 Sept 4

Letter signed R.E. Lee to Alexander and Henry Kayser: [1st part] Discusses personal financial matters with Alexander and thanks him for this cooperation. [2nd part] Expresses his distrust of the stability of the Bank of Missouri and asks Kayser to withdraw Lee’s remaining funds. (3 pages), 1843 Nov 25

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D00779
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: 1843 Nov 25

Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser expresses his regrets over the condition of St. Louis harbor and notes that problems will persist until the channel east of Bloody Island is closed. (2 pages), 1844 Jan 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D00721
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: 1844 Jan 15

Letter signed Hilseman, Austrian charge d’affairs, to Thomas H. Benton seeking his assistance in locating John Kapaztas and Mary Zonder formerly of Hungary. (2 pages), 1844 Mar 29

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D00744
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: 1844 Mar 29

Letter of Thomas H. Benton to Alexander Kayser requesting information relative to John Kapaztas. (1 page), 1844 May 14

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D00690
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: 1844 May 14

Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser describes what he has done for the reappointment of Kayser as city engineer and regrets that he could not do more. (3 pages), 1844 May 19

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D00685
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: 1844 May 19

Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser states that he is glad Kayser was reappointed city engineer and speaks of his stay at West Point. (2 pages), 1844 June 30

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D00737
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: 1844 June 30