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Box 2

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Letter signed Ellen Ewing Sherman, St. Louis, to Mr. Filley. Accept my sincere thanks for the prompt change you have made in the routes of Messengers for our accommodation. As I fully intend to catch you “phillapena” I hope you will save a place when you may be making changes or putting on more force for a poor and honest friend of mine. I hope to pay my respects to Mrs. Filley in a few days., 1875 Feb 3

 Item — Box: 2
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: 1875 Feb 3