Box 2
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Letter signed W.T. Sherman, St. Louis, to [Chauncey I.] Filley. I am sorry you have caught me at a time when I am really “broke.” I have just promised $50 for the Fair which is all I can possibly stand. Later in the winter I may help you in some of your charities, which from Mrs. Sherman I know to be manifold., 1875 Nov 30
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 Nov 30