Box 1
Container
Contains 70 Results:
Document signed H.L. Hoffman, H. von Phul. Deed of pew No. 30, Christ Church Cathedral (St. Louis, Missouri), to William H. Ashley, for $125., 1829 Nov 12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: A0059-00087
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1829 Nov 12
Letter signed Thomas Griffin, Fulton, Mo., to General Ashley. Regarding mortgage on slaves and land., 1830 July 7
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: A0059-00088
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1830 July 7
Letter signed Sp. Pettis [Spencer D. Pettis], Washington, to General William H. Ashley. Letter of introduction for Mr. Luther H. Read of Washington., 1831 Feb 24
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: A0059-00089
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1831 Feb 24
Letter signed Edward B. Cabell, Keytesville, to General William H. Ashley. Regarding military bounty lands in Missouri., 1836 Jan 16
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: A0059-00090
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1836 Jan 16
Printed document titled “To the People of Missouri,” dated Washington, signed W.H. Ashley. Reply to a speech made by L.F. Linn, U.S. senator from Missouri on the northern boundary of the state. With envelope addressed in Ashley's writing to George Brackenridge, Washington County, Mo., 1836 Apr 10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: A0059-00091
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1836 Apr 10
Letter signed Sophia P. Gregory, Mt. Airy, to General Ashley. Cooper County, Mo. Seeks aid in starting a girl's school. Mentions a letter of introduction from Dr. Woodfolk of St. Louis. , 1836 Oct 19
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: A0059-00092
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1836 Oct 19
Letter signed W.H. Ashley, St. Louis, to Jos. W. Royall, Smithsville, Virginia. Purchase of a house and 80 acres of land; the house to be the more comfortable of the two suggested. (4 pages), 1837 Aug 13
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: A0059-00093
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1837 Aug 13
Letter signed W.H. Ashley, St. Louis, to Jos. W. Royall, Smithsville, Powhatan County, Virginia. Death of Mr. Steiger [Ashley's brother-in-law]; payment of Martha Ashley to sister Steiger. (4 pages), 1837 Dec 6
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: A0059-00094
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1837 Dec 6
Letter signed W.H. Ashley, St. Louis, to Joseph W. Royall, Smithsville, Powhatan County, Virginia. Asks Royall to execute deed in favor of the two children. (4 pages), 1838 Feb 24
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: A0059-00095
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1838 Feb 24
Letter signed Henry A. Wise, Washington, to Beverly Allen (administrator of Wm. H. Ashley estate), St. Louis, Mo. Bad debt Ashley put into Wise's hands for collection., 1838 Dec 18
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: A0059-00096
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The William H. Ashley Collection consists of his diaries, drafts of letters, and some business papers.
Ashley made several journeys to the Rocky Mountains from 1821 to 1826. The collection contains a draft, or copy, of his later account and his diary for the journey made in 1824 and 1825. At one time Ashley’s diary was mistaken for that of William Sublette. This has been corrected but is still evident on the typescript of the diary (folder 5). The...
Dates:
1838 Dec 18