Box 1
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Letter signed O.D. Filley, St. Louis, to Bro. Lu[cius]. Politics. The Irish Catholics [Pratte being of the denomination] at the instigation of many of their priests went dead against us – so strongly so that in the early part of the day we concluded that we were whipped. Mention of the American ticket, the pro-slavery part, and pre-soil men. The inauguration of our new mayor takes place tomorrow. Western travel, emigration to Kansas; money, real estate, business., 1857 Apr 12
Item — Box: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Papers consist mainly of correspondence of Oliver D. and Giles F. Filley to their family in Connecticut, relating to early ventures in the tin and stove manufacturing business. Giles F. Filley's firm, the Excelsior Manufacturing Company, made the famous "Charter Oak" cooking stove. Also includes records pertaining to affairs and public service of Chauncey Ives Filley. These include Chauncey I. Filley's letterbook, 1862, containing only two letters, one of which discusses railway routes...
Dates:
1857 Apr 12