Box 2
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Letter of W.K. Bixby, St. Louis, to Charles P. Pettus. Makes the suggestion that Mr. Filley will be supplied with a stenographer to take down his recollections. Will be glad to join with Mr. [Charley] Wiggins in paying for her if Mr. Pettus and Judge Douglas think it worthwhile. Thinks that perhaps getting Mr. Filley to edit his official papers would be more valuable. Encloses a letter to Mr. Wiggins. Individuals mentioned: Judge Douglas., 1917 Jan 16
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:
1917 Jan 16