Box 1
Contains 118 Results:
Letter signed J. Davis, St. Louis, to Lewis Bristol. There are several balls in St. Louis tonight to celebrate the 22nd [George Washington's birthday]. After attending two dancing schools, however, I cannot dance. Bad times do not affect the pleasures of these western people. Whiskey is always in demand and grog shops are much patronized. We have had a slight fall of snow which shows you western life in all its glory. I wish you would come to St. Louis. There is going to be a lot of work for engineers here. The city is considering taking half of the stock of the Iron Mountain Railroad. The Mountain is eighty miles from St. Louis with a “quantity of iron sufficient to supply the world for thousands of years.” Individuals mentioned: James W. Tucker, Miss Haton[?], Dr. R., Mitchell, and Johnston. Places mentioned: New Haven and Yale. [Puchased from Symmachus Trading Co., Boston, Mass., October 1945, $1.50.], 1838 Feb 22
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Letter signed David Keith, St. Louis, to George Merriam, Messrs. G. & C. Merriam, Springfield, Mass. Concerning books for the St. Louis reading public. Lists titles, discusses terms of payment, “… as your Books become known & the country fills up with intelligent people, you may expect pretty large orders…” Individuals mentioned: Homer, Rev. Artemas Bullard, Mr. Porter, and Brother Calvin. Businesses mentioned: Messrs. J. Little & Co. Places mentioned: Boston and Warren., 1838 June 15-1839 Mar 8
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Letter signed Frederick Graff, St. Louis, to Charles Graff. Gives a vivid description of conditions in St. Louis. Is very disheartened regarding standing of his profession as a doctor. Describes difficulty of finding homes, offices, etc. Letters of introduction have availed little and the people are not hospitable. “The richest people live badly.” Individuals mentioned: Wm. C. Lane, Jennings, Glasgow, Montelius, Old Chouteau, Dr. Swaby, and Mr. Stag. Places mentioned: New York, Philadelphia, Iron Mountain, and New Orleans., 1838 June 29
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Letter signed Charles Graff, Philadelphia, to Frederick Graff. Sorry that you are so discouraged. Do not make hasty decisions and do not expect too much from letters of introduction. Individuals mentioned: Edmund, Charles Distill, May, Charles, Fanny Holm, Uncle Frederick, and Aunt Judith. Places mentioned: St. Louis., 1838 July 24
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Letter signed John Rogers Kimball, Alton, to Augustine P. Kimball and Bowker, Town & Co., Boston, Mass. I took a regular survey of the market at St. Louis and find the city completely clear of all kinds of desirable goods. I have especially noticed the clothing market. There is a large lot of cheap, unsaleable clothing. The plain, desirable goods are always scarce here after a few weeks. The boat hands buy an immense amount of goods. Would like to do business with your firm. Mentions articles desired particularly frock coats of finer quality in dark colors, especially blue. This is first rate country and I am enjoying visit. I am half inclined to settle in the West. Money can be made here and now is the time to strike. Visited the Monticello Institute for females. You cannot find a finer school anywhere. Also visited many beautiful homes near Alton. Individuals mentioned: Douglas Fairbanks, May Caldwell, Mr. Godfrey, Miss Cone, Rev. Mr. Baldwin, Mr. B. Bush, Mack Pierson, Mr. and Mrs. Wade, Mr. Jamison, Kimball, Deacon Lambert, Heywood, Samuel Pitcomb, Mr. Ross, Altwood, and J. and A.O. Miller. Businesses mentioned: Godfrey, Gillman & Co. Places mentioned: St. Louis, Galena, Roxby, Chicago, and Quincy. [Purchased from Mr. Michael Peter, 29 2nd St. Dover, New Hampshire, $2.00 May, 1938.], 1838 July 7
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Two books regarding organization of the Mechanics Institute of St. Louis, members, shareholders of St. Louis Library and books in its possession. [Gift of Selina G. McMurray, 6836 Smiley Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.], 1839
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Article from Missouri Republican on the population of St. Louis, mail service, and the demand for property. Places mentioned: Front Street and Water Street., 1839 Apr 12
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Three letters bought from Michael Peters, 29 Second Street, Dover, New Hampshire., 1839-1840
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Letter signed John R. Kimball, New Orleans, to Augustine P. Kimball, Boston, Mass. Describes sea trip from West Indies to New Orleans. Towed up Mississippi River by river steamboat from the South West Pass to New Orleans. Describes plantation, etc. Am pleased with New Orleans whose hotels surpass Eastern ones. Recommends a trip through the East for which itinerary is outlined. Have found plenty of friends in St. Louis and if I can find the right store I shall go into business. Individuals mentioned: Arthur, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Shallcross, Abraham Caldwell, and Jackson. Places mentioned: Niagara Falls, Oswego, Schenectady, Hudson, Utica, Louisville, Mt. Vernon, Havana, Matanzas, Philadelphia, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Illinois River, Indianapolis, and Ohio., 1839 May 1
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.
Letter signed John R. Kimball, St. Louis, to Augustine P. Kimball. Discusses business matters. We are in no wise discouraged. I am now personally acquainted with every mercantile house in Alton. Went first with John M. Krum and his pretty wife, the daughter of Chester Harding. Individuals mentioned: Mr. Wilde, Mr. Bush, John J. Hayward, Marcus Morton, Newman, Sulvanus Caldwel, Jr.; Mr. Wade, and Mark Pierson. Places mentioned: Boston, New York, New Orleans, Springfield, Philadelphia, Texas, Baltimore, and Ipswich., 1839 Dec 1
Collection of material pertaining to the history of the city of St. Louis. Includes original documents and letters and numerous articles and newsclippings referring to various aspects of life in St. Louis.