Box 1
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Contains 87 Results:
Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dear little Eliza [Mrs. Eliza Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. Your cousin Annie sends you a little fan made of a prairie chicken’s tail. Tells the story of the Partridge. Individuals mentioned include Aunt Flora, Uncle Byrne, Aunt Byrne and Cousin Annie. (4 pages) [Typed copy included], No year Mar 4
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest...
Dates:
No year Mar 4
Miscellaneous correspondence regarding collection. Also mentions the drawings and manuscripts of Francis [Frank] Blackwell Mayer, located at the Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois., 1936-1945
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest...
Dates:
1936-1945
Letter signed Flora Caldwell, to [Mrs. Mayer, Franklin Street]. Your boy is getting along very well and has a good appetite. Flora has just returned from Palmyra and Hannibal and has brought back Colonel Davis’ daughter Victoria and another little girl for a visit. I am sorry about your kitchen commotion. Individuals mentioned include Fletchers, Flora, Colonel Davis, Victoria Davis, Aunt Flora, Annie, and Mr. Mayer. Places mentioned include St. Louis, Palmyra, and Hannibal. (2 pages), [1848 June?]
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest...
Dates:
[1848 June?]
Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Mary [Mary Spear, Franklin, Baltimore County, Maryland]. Annie and I have just returned from a pleasant visit to Hannibal and Palmyra. We brought back two little girls for a visit and the brother of one. I gave them a party. After this a group came from Jefferson City on an electioneering tour. The Democrats elected Edmond to the legislature without his wish. Edmond and I have become great novel readers so please send anything you may have thrown aside. Individuals mentioned include Edmond, Annie, Mary, Aunt Flora, Mrs. Norris, Miss Thompson, Amelia, and Dr. Alexander. Places mentioned include Hannibal, Palmyra, Baltimore County, and St. Louis., [1848] June 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest...
Dates:
[1848] June 25
Letter signed Flora C. Byrne, to My dear Aunt Flora [Mrs. Caldwell, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. Dr. Alexander brought the trunk you sent. You should not spend your money on me. Mary Spear sent me a box of beautiful things. We are in the midst of harvest. Nine white men and six blacks have been hired in addition to our own. We are going to give a harvest dance which will help get hands for next year. It will also put a stop to rumors that “we do not allow a poor man to sit at our table, & that we import our guests from Palmyra & St. Louis.” I have heard the Fletchers might come next fall. I will welcome him but she repels me. Dr. Alexander says he told you of Jamie’s death. I wish I could talk to you of it. Individuals mentioned include Dr. Alexander, Jamie, Edmond, Aunt Flora, Annie, Frank, Billy Gwynn, Captain May, Henry, Dr. Clendinen, Mrs. Norris, Eliza, Mary Spear, Billy, Harriet, Lucy, Madam Lindy, Dennis, Nancy, Margaret, Mrs. Sam Hoffman, Mrs. Byrne, Mr. Fletcher, Judge Perkins, Aunt Abby, and Mrs. Burnap. Places mentioned include Baltimore, Palmyra, St. Louis, and Alexandria. (4 pages), [1848] July 3
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest...
Dates:
[1848] July 3
Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Eliza [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. Acknowledge receipt of the vaccine which was much wanted in the neighborhood. Have had another attack of fever. Annie is far from well and has a very bad cough. I wish she could get among the mountains in Orange County, New York. Edmond is busy thrashing with a machine purchased in Ohio. The harvest party has been delayed because of my sickness. Edmond resigned his nomination to the Legislature. Mr. Fletcher will be disappointed in his land here. Individuals mentioned include Mr. Mayer, Poors, Aunt Flora, Aunt Abby, Charley, Annie, Edmond, Mr. Redding, Dr. Alexander, Eliza, Brantz, Mr. Fletcher, Judge Perkins, and Burnaps. Places mentioned include St. Francisville, Alexandria, Clark County, Winchester, St. Louis, Baltimore, and Orange County, New York. (4 pages), [1848] Aug 6
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest...
Dates:
[1848] Aug 6
Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. I hope Charley will succeed in his new calling. We have just parted from Dr. Saunders who is now a resident of St. Louis. Aunt Flora has been very ill. She is determined to return to Baltimore and is much dissatisfied with the West. Edmond was beaten by a Whig. State is Whig for the first time owning to traitorous designs of T.H. Benton. Individuals mentioned include Mr. Fletcher, Aunt Flora, David Brown, Charley, Dr. Saunders, Thorne, Annie, Edmond, and T.H. Benton. Places mentioned include New Orleans, New York, and Baltimore. (4 pages), [1848] Sept 8
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest...
Dates:
[1848] Sept 8
Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Eliza [Mayer]. I hear that Mr. Mayer is spoken of for Attorney General. I wish he may get the appointment even if it puts Edward Bates, one of our Missouri men into the background. Eliza Jane Levering is visiting me now. Aunt Abby tells me you are relieved of your charge and you cannot enjoy little Eliza’s company uninterruptedly. We are glad Fletcher will be near us. I suppose my lottery ticket came out a blank. The ones who go to California to dig gold are not those who gain by it. Don’t let Frank or Charley be touched by the mania. Note from Annie Byrne to her Aunt Eliza tells what she is reading. Kiss Aunt Flora and little Eliza for me. Individuals mentioned include Annie, Aunt Flora, Mr. Mayer, Edward Bates, Eliza Jane Levering, Mrs. Parmeles, Aunt Abby, Mr. Fletcher, Edmond, Mrs. Fletcher, Jane, Harriet, Lucy, Mrs. Remington, Charley, Frank, Aunt Eliza, Kate Alexander, and Little Eliza. Places mentioned include Baltimore, California, and Missouri. (4 pages), 1849 Jan 24
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest...
Dates:
1849 Jan 24
Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. I want to see you very badly but the expenses of the farm seem to increase as the profits become greater. Edmond has to make heavy payments this summer on his machinery and wheat crops. Describes Annie’s riding ability and school progress. I cannot have any more dresses made by Mrs. Norris because I “have entirely outstripped” her measure. I am going to be a very “fat old lady.” Individuals mentioned include Frank, Taylor, Cousin Catharine, Eliza, Aunt Flora, Mr. Mayer, Annie, Edmond, Miss Neale, Miss Pratt, Mary Mayer, Mrs. Norris, Mr. Fletcher, Lawyer Ellison, James Smith, Comstock, Saunders, and Cousin Chambers. Places mentioned include California, Winchester, Alexandria, Washington City, Keokuk, and Baltimore. (4 pages), [1849] Mar 27
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest...
Dates:
[1849] Mar 27
Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Frank [Frank B. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. Please forgive me for neglecting you. You ask me for the western song. It is just impossible to write that down as to translate a good French pun and preserve its aroma. Tells story of the song. The cholera is decreasing at Alexandria but we do not go near the place. You have heard of the great fire at St. Louis. Luckily our reaping machine did not arrive there until the next day, so it is safe. Individuals mentioned include Aunt Flora, Frank, Sam Donaldson, and Alderman Peters. Places mentioned include New York, Alexandria, and St. Louis. (3 pages), [1849] May 28
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Mayer Family Papers consist of the correspondence of Flora Byrne to Mrs. Charles F. Mayer. Describes her life and family at Byrnham Wood in Clark County near Winchester, Missouri. Includes correspondence from various members of the family in Baltimore, Maryland. The letters contain many sidelights on the state of development in that day, mention well-known characters, and show the facilities for transportation between the Atlantic seaboard and St. Louis. The latest...
Dates:
[1849] May 28