Box 1
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Letter signed John Ferrier, Platte City, Mo., to N.G. Elliott. I was not able to go to the Fort until Monday. We took the horses over and sold them for this price (gives prices). Captain Brent died this morning and there is a new quartermaster. He thinks he can buy stock for his one price. Details. Individuals mentioned: Tate and Captain Cocks., 1858 Jan 12
Item — Box: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection includes correspondence relating to the mule, horse, and cattle trade; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Pike's Peak; and California. It also includes muster rolls and other materials of the 1st Company, 14th Regiment, 1st Battalion, Missouri Militia from the Mormon War of 1838, in which Elliott was commander; slavery papers, land deals, and medical and merchandise bills; transactions concerning the outfitting of the Santa Fe trade; promissory notes; papers relating to Howard County,...
Dates:
1858 Jan 12