Box 1
Container
Contains 58 Results:
Letter signed Louisa Cox, Fredericktown, Mo. to William F. Cox, [New Orleans]. 4pp. Original. First two pages addressed to William, last two addressed to Amelia Shaw. Reports on the progress of Washington (brother George Washington Cox) in the business; implores him to write to both her and to his brother; laments her younger days with her children about her but still has Harry; thanks him for his help in sending sister Mary to the convent for a good education; reminds him to fulfill his promise to attend church and to send her a daguerreotype, 1851 Nov 26
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection relates to the Caleb Cox family of New Orleans and Fredericktown, Missouri. It contains primarily correspondence (originals and photostats) among family members, a journal belonging to Caleb Cox before his marriage, and family information. Items date from 1818 to 1940 with several date gaps, most notably 1821 to 1823, 1825 to 1847, 1855 to 1857, 1865 to 1869, 1881 to 1909, and 1914 to 1939. The collection is arranged chronologically.
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Dates:
1851 Nov 26
Letter signed Louisa Cox, Fredericktown, Mo., to Amelia Shaw, [New Orleans], see previous. First two pages addressed to William, last two addressed to Amelia Shaw. Has had a letter from Aunt Harriet, who is very cross with Amelia and Henry on several counts; begs her to call upon her aunt and give of her time but to beware of letting go of her money; tells of recent gossip in Fredericktown, including two divorces., 1851 Nov 27
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection relates to the Caleb Cox family of New Orleans and Fredericktown, Missouri. It contains primarily correspondence (originals and photostats) among family members, a journal belonging to Caleb Cox before his marriage, and family information. Items date from 1818 to 1940 with several date gaps, most notably 1821 to 1823, 1825 to 1847, 1855 to 1857, 1865 to 1869, 1881 to 1909, and 1914 to 1939. The collection is arranged chronologically.
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Dates:
1851 Nov 27
Letter signed Louisa Cox, Fredericktown, Mo., to Amelia Shaw, [New Orleans]. 4 pp. Original. Laments not receiving any letters, but the river has been blocked; says that Father goes to the store daily and eats well but is feeble; finds it consoling to have kind and affectionate children; sister Elizabeth is quilting and helping with the family’s clothes; recommends two books: Home Influence and its sequel The Mother’s Recompense; Cousin Ann is in delicate health., 1852 Jan 5
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection relates to the Caleb Cox family of New Orleans and Fredericktown, Missouri. It contains primarily correspondence (originals and photostats) among family members, a journal belonging to Caleb Cox before his marriage, and family information. Items date from 1818 to 1940 with several date gaps, most notably 1821 to 1823, 1825 to 1847, 1855 to 1857, 1865 to 1869, 1881 to 1909, and 1914 to 1939. The collection is arranged chronologically.
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Dates:
1852 Jan 5
Note from [Caleb Cox], [Fredericktown, Mo.,] to Henry A. Cox[?, Mo.]. 1 p. Original. A farewell from father to son; hopes Henry makes his peace with God., ca. 1852 Nov
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection relates to the Caleb Cox family of New Orleans and Fredericktown, Missouri. It contains primarily correspondence (originals and photostats) among family members, a journal belonging to Caleb Cox before his marriage, and family information. Items date from 1818 to 1940 with several date gaps, most notably 1821 to 1823, 1825 to 1847, 1855 to 1857, 1865 to 1869, 1881 to 1909, and 1914 to 1939. The collection is arranged chronologically.
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Dates:
ca. 1852 Nov
Correspondence, 1853-1854; 1858
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection relates to the Caleb Cox family of New Orleans and Fredericktown, Missouri. It contains primarily correspondence (originals and photostats) among family members, a journal belonging to Caleb Cox before his marriage, and family information. Items date from 1818 to 1940 with several date gaps, most notably 1821 to 1823, 1825 to 1847, 1855 to 1857, 1865 to 1869, 1881 to 1909, and 1914 to 1939. The collection is arranged chronologically.
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Dates:
1818-1940
Letter signed Ann E. Strother, Vicksburg, Miss., to “Dear Cousin” [Amelia Shaw, New Orleans]. 3 pp. Original [2021-052]. Writes about her family’s move to Vickburg; talks of possibilities for visits with Amelia and Ann; asks after family in Fredericktown., 1853 Feb 16
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection relates to the Caleb Cox family of New Orleans and Fredericktown, Missouri. It contains primarily correspondence (originals and photostats) among family members, a journal belonging to Caleb Cox before his marriage, and family information. Items date from 1818 to 1940 with several date gaps, most notably 1821 to 1823, 1825 to 1847, 1855 to 1857, 1865 to 1869, 1881 to 1909, and 1914 to 1939. The collection is arranged chronologically.
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Dates:
1853 Feb 16
Document signed Gray Campbell, Fox Charles Vanz[ant], Edward P. Williams (witness). 1 p. Original [2021-052]. Signees appoint Capt. P[hilip] A. Shaw as legal agent in efforts to collect $1,900 from N.S. Prescott, former captain of the steamboat Mustang, which sank in January 1852., 1853 May 7
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection relates to the Caleb Cox family of New Orleans and Fredericktown, Missouri. It contains primarily correspondence (originals and photostats) among family members, a journal belonging to Caleb Cox before his marriage, and family information. Items date from 1818 to 1940 with several date gaps, most notably 1821 to 1823, 1825 to 1847, 1855 to 1857, 1865 to 1869, 1881 to 1909, and 1914 to 1939. The collection is arranged chronologically.
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Dates:
1853 May 7
Note signed Louisa C. Cox [Fredericktown, Mo.]. 1 p. Original. Louisa writes of her grief after Caleb’s death in November 1852., ca. 1853 July
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection relates to the Caleb Cox family of New Orleans and Fredericktown, Missouri. It contains primarily correspondence (originals and photostats) among family members, a journal belonging to Caleb Cox before his marriage, and family information. Items date from 1818 to 1940 with several date gaps, most notably 1821 to 1823, 1825 to 1847, 1855 to 1857, 1865 to 1869, 1881 to 1909, and 1914 to 1939. The collection is arranged chronologically.
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Dates:
ca. 1853 July
Letter signed E[lizabeth] A. Noelle, Fredericktown, Mo., to Dear Sister [Amelia Shaw, New Orleans]. 3 pp. Original [2021-052]. Tells of the birth of Ann’s son (a cousin); updates on several family friends in Fredericktown; also updates on family members., 1853 Dec 5
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection relates to the Caleb Cox family of New Orleans and Fredericktown, Missouri. It contains primarily correspondence (originals and photostats) among family members, a journal belonging to Caleb Cox before his marriage, and family information. Items date from 1818 to 1940 with several date gaps, most notably 1821 to 1823, 1825 to 1847, 1855 to 1857, 1865 to 1869, 1881 to 1909, and 1914 to 1939. The collection is arranged chronologically.
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Dates:
1853 Dec 5
Letter signed Amelia Shaw, Fredericktown, Mo., to Philip A. Shaw, [New Orleans]. 4 pp. Original [2021-052]. Assures him that she and children are in good health; tells of their voyage and only three cases of cholera in Ste. Genevieve; Ella will travel back with them, Mary and George having left for the north; warns him not to lend money to Aunt Harriet or Henry; last page is a note from Henry A. Cox inquiring about the cattle market in the south., 1854 Aug 16
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection relates to the Caleb Cox family of New Orleans and Fredericktown, Missouri. It contains primarily correspondence (originals and photostats) among family members, a journal belonging to Caleb Cox before his marriage, and family information. Items date from 1818 to 1940 with several date gaps, most notably 1821 to 1823, 1825 to 1847, 1855 to 1857, 1865 to 1869, 1881 to 1909, and 1914 to 1939. The collection is arranged chronologically.
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Dates:
1854 Aug 16