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Contains 87 Results:
Letter signed Flora Caldwell, Byrnham Wood, to [Mrs. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore]. The summer here has been very warm. My eyes have been slightly inflamed. “It is a complaint of the country.” I am sorry that you cannot see Annie. Flora desires certain things sent from her trunk. Individuals mentioned include Flora, Annie, Mr. Fletcher, and Elizabeth Chapter. Places mentioned include Baltimore and Pleasant Green. (3 pages), 1850 Aug 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
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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:
1850 Aug 25
Letter signed Frank [Mayer], St. Louis, to My dear Mother [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Baltimore]. I leave this afternoon for Alexandria. Aunt Flora has been expected since Friday but has not yet come. The scenery of the Cumberland is very beautiful. At Paducah I heard that John Perkins is suing Miss Potts for divorce. Describes journey and people he has met. “I long to be out of the bustle of business & breathing fresh air as I push further and further into the wilderness.” I will spend some time with Aunt Flora. “There are many parties here arriving & leaving for the ‘plains’ & Sante Fe & the wilds of Nebraska.” Individuals mentioned include Aunt Flora, Dr. Saunders, John Perkins, Miss Potts, Bell, Blackwell, Duval, Keighler & Co., Mahool, Ed Farniss, Charley Krafft, Dr. Edmondson, and Harris. Places mentioned include Alexandria, St. Louis, Nashville, Peducah, Ohio, Cumberland, Mississippi, New York, New Orleans, Paris, Baltimore, Council Bluffs, Santa Fe, and Nebraska. (4 pages), 1851 May 26
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:
1851 May 26
Letter signed F.B. Mayer, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Mother [Mrs. Eliza Mayer, Baltimore]. Aunt Flora could not get to St. Louis because the river had risen so high the landing places were cut off from the mainland. “The river is eight & nine miles wide where it usually is but one.” Aunt Flora looks as young and handsomer than ever. Individuals mentioned include Aunt Flora, Ed. Farness, Kelly, and Fletcher. Places mentioned include Missouri, St. Louis, Tally, Canton, Alexandria, Marion City, St. Paul, and Galena. (2 pages), 1851 May 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:
1851 May 27
Letter signed Flora Byrne, Byrnham Wood, to My dear Eliza [Mayer]. I was very glad to see Frank. We are all delighted with him. Annie loves to watch him sketch. We have had a tremendous overflow and the water is still rising. La Grange is the only town that is not under water. Note from Frank to mother tells of overflow of the river. I regret that I cannot spend a summer here. I leave Wednesday for St. Paul. Individuals mentioned include Frank, Eliza, Edmond, Annie, Aunt Flora, Mr. Fletcher, Smith, Saunders, and Mr. Mayer. Places mentioned include St. Louis, La Grange, Salisbury, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, and St. Paul. (4 pages), 1851 June 1
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:
1851 June 1
Letter signed Flora Byrne, City Hotel, St. Louis, to My dear Eliza [Mrs. Mayer]. We are delightfully fixed here with a snug little parlor and an adjoining bed chamber. Edmond is going into partnership with Dr. Saunders. Individuals mentioned include Frank, Edmond, Dr. Saunders, Aunt Flora, and Eliza. Places mentioned include New York. (2 pages), [1851 Aug] 19
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:
[1851 Aug] 19
Letter signed Frank [Mayer], Chicago, Illinois, to My dear Mother [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Baltimore, Maryland]. Arrived here via Illinois river and canal from St. Louis. Saw Aunt Flora and the doctor who has entered into partnership with Dr. Saunders. They say they will never return to Byrnham Wood. Mrs. Griswold insisted on my stopping with her for two or three days. I shall go round the lakes, stop at Niagara and then on to Albany “when I shall consider myself at home.” Individuals mentioned include Aunt Flora, Dr. Saunders, Annie, Mrs. Griswold, Anna, Alfred, Mrs. Harrington, Charles, David, Henry, and Little Fred. Places mentioned include St. Louis, Chicago, New York, Baltimore, Niagara, Albany, Illinois River, Byrnham Wood, and Romney. (3 pages), 1851 Sept 1
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:
1851 Sept 1
Letter signed Flora Byrne, St. Louis, to My dear Eliza [Mrs. Charles F. Mayer, Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland]. I promised Frank to write you the Sunday after his departure but I was taken ill with dysentery and am now just able to crawl about. Annie’s daguerreotype is a good likeness. She goes to school every day and starts dancing this week. Individuals mentioned include Annie, Frank, Mrs. Griswold, Eliza, Aunt Flora, Mary Spear, William Spear, and Edmond. Places mentioned include Chicago. (4 pages), [1851] Sept 9
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:
[1851] Sept 9