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Title: M-010: Augustus A. Blumenthal Letter
Date: 1864-10-01
Description: The St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad Company
To Augustus A. Blumenthal Dr.
1864 October 1st
To have my --- Time, thru there carelessness demolished and to totaly destroyed and my driver killd. ----- $200.00
To Dr. Karnsby ---- attendens on the man runnet over $10.00
To Dr. Starkloff for the same $10.00
$220.00
my Attorney John N. Stra-t is hereby authorized to recipt this Bill in my name Aug. A. Blumenthal

Title: M-051: Thomas Jefferson Collection
Description: This collection consists of two pieces of correspondence by Thomas Jefferson, former President of the United States.

Title: A Circular Letter to the Churches Under the Care of the Synod of Missouri
Date: 1842
Description: Written in Obedience to a Resolution of Synod. Passed At Its Meeting in April 1842

Title: Note to William Hunter
Description: 1 note. Third person note, Signature within text. To Mr. [William] Hunter. [Authenticated by Mount Vernon ladies' Association]

Title: M-011: Daniel Boone Letter
Date: 1882-05-18
Description: Letter to Colonel William Cristen concerning plots of land.

Title: Letter from Joseph Browne to Colonel Thomas Hunt, March 17, 1807
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1807-04-17
Description: Letter from Joseph Browne to Colonel Thomas Hunt in March of 1807 on the subject of distributing provisions to Indians at Fort Belle Fontaine.
Text: St Louis March 17th. 1807 Dr Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 16th inst. and beg leave to observe, that I know of no Law or regulation for the distribution of provisions to Indians at the Cantonment at Bellfontaine. except under particular circumstances; I know of no orders for the giving of Provisions to Indians who may be disposed to trade with any
Show moreSt Louis March 17th. 1807 Dr Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 16th inst. and beg leave to observe, that I know of no Law or regulation for the distribution of provisions to Indians at the Cantonment at Bellfontaine. except under particular circumstances; I know of no orders for the giving of Provisions to Indians who may be disposed to trade with any
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Title: M-015: William Cullen Bryant
Date: 1855-03-15
Description: American poet and newspaper editor William Cullen Bryant wrote this letter to S. N. Holliday, Esquire, concerning the poem "Thanatopsis".

Title: M-172: John O'Fallon Letter
Date: 1828-05-02
Description: One letter, dated May 2, 1828, to the Honorable James Barbour, regarding the recommendation of Thomas McNight for the appointment of superintendent of the Upper Lead Mines.

Title: George Washington to Thornton Fleming, Valantine Cooke, and William McLenaham
Date: 1792-01-30
Description: 1 letter, January 30, 1793. Text of the letter in the handwriting of Tobias Lear. To the Rev.nd Thornton Fleming, Valantine Cooke and William McLenaham. [Authenticated by Mount Vernon Ladies' Association]

Title: Military Pass for Tobias Lawrence [Forgery]
Description: 1 document, September 4, 1780. [Forgery-Robert Spring] Military pass for Mr. tobais Lawrence. [Authenticated by Mount Vernon Ladies' Association]

Title: M-370: German Sisters Captivity Letter
Date: 1875-01-20
Description: This retained manuscript copy of an autograph letter by Thomas Neill to the sisters Sophia and Catherine German, was an attempt to secure their release from Cheyenne Indians that had captured the girls.

Title: George Washington To Mr. [William] Hunter, integral address cover docketed by Hunter.
Date: 1786-02-27
Description: 1 letter, February 27, 1786. A.L.S. To Mr. [William] hunter, integral address cover docketed by Hunter. [Authenticated by Mount Vernon Ladies' Association]

Title: M-001: John Quincy Adams Letter
Date: 1843-09-26
Description: This letter, by former President John Quincy Adams, is in response to a request by the Mechanical Library Association of Baltimore for Adam’s to speak at their facility at some future date. This association was connected to and an outgrowth of the Baltimore volunteer Mechanical Fire Company, formed by the company for member’s self education. Adams is informing them that he will not be able to

Title: Copy of Letter from William Clark, May 15, 1807
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1800-05-17
Description: Handwritten copy of a letter from William Clark to Colonel Hunt about arrangements to return a group of Sioux Indians safely to their lands in May of 1807.
Text: No 12 St Louis May 15 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieaux In Habiting the border of the Missouri arrived at this place with Mr. Durion Sub Agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they down they were fired on by a party of Indians Supposed to be Ottoes, which has alarmed them very much Those Sieux have requested protection A...
Show moreNo 12 St Louis May 15 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieaux In Habiting the border of the Missouri arrived at this place with Mr. Durion Sub Agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they down they were fired on by a party of Indians Supposed to be Ottoes, which has alarmed them very much Those Sieux have requested protection Asked forgiveness for their past Conduct and wish to be on friendly terms with our Government they also request to be sent in safety to their Country. These bands of Sieoux are numerous and from their Literation and habits it is in my oppinion importent that the UStates accept of their Solicitations and be on the most friendly terms with them. I shall fur nish this deputation with Medals and Flags which they view as raised emblements of Attachment and protection. Also such other Articles as may be necessary at this time to Jolease and give them an entitled oppinion of the paternal effection of our government I have every reason to believe that the Secretary of War had no Expectation that those Savage Bands would seek the protection of our Government as early as this and he has made no arrangements for their returning in safety to their Country. I have no authority to demand a Military protection but under the view you may have of this Subject if you should think yourself justifiable in furnishing a Small Detachment for the protection of those people (residing 1200 miles up the Missouri) to their Country in safety it would signify and most probably facilitate the ends which the Government wishes to promote the perfect harmony with all the Indians in that quarter. The Boats which I have purchased for the Detachment for the Mandans will require thirteen men independent of a Sergeant. With the highest respect I have the honor to be your Most Obed. Servant William Clark Indian Agent
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Title: Letter from Zebulon Pike to Captain Daniel Bissell, June 11, 1806
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1806-06-11
Description: Letter from Zebulon Pike to Daniel Bissell in June of 1806 discussing military affairs and the maintaining of Pike's home.
Text: No 5 Bell Foutain. 11 June 1806. Dr. Sir Yours of the 28th June & 2� July was handed me by W. Nughz and shall be noticed in rotation, as in the first you are more than commonly complementary, but work me up after by the notice of my omission in not sending you a return of the Detachment but see here a plain tale will put you down. I was informed on my return, that all my Detachment with mys...
Show moreNo 5 Bell Foutain. 11 June 1806. Dr. Sir Yours of the 28th June & 2� July was handed me by W. Nughz and shall be noticed in rotation, as in the first you are more than commonly complementary, but work me up after by the notice of my omission in not sending you a return of the Detachment but see here a plain tale will put you down. I was informed on my return, that all my Detachment with myself belonged to Russell- this information came from the Maj. if our Regt. And the Aid De Camp to the Commander in Chief- who, should know the transfers which had taken place if they did not?-as for the affair of the two men it was partly forced on me, and I am sure more qauling to my feelings at that time; then it can be to yours now. Lt. James Wilkinson (who accompanies me) had two favorite men in Lockwood Company whose times were nearly oute and after much
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Title: Letter from William Clark to Colonel Thomas Hunt, May 15, 1807
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1807-05-15
Description: Letter from William Clark to Thomas Hunt in May of 1807 discussing arrangements for the protection of a group of Sioux Indians who wish safe passage back to their lands.
Text: No 11 St Louis May 15th, 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieoux inhabiting the borders of the Missouri arrived at this place with Wm. Durion fed. agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they were fired on by a party of Indians supposed to be Ottoes; which has alarmed them very much. Those Sieoux have requested protection, aske...
Show moreNo 11 St Louis May 15th, 1807 Dear Sir A few days ago a Deputation from Several Bands of the Sieoux inhabiting the borders of the Missouri arrived at this place with Wm. Durion fed. agent (appointed by Genl. Wilkinson) for the Missouri. On their way down they were fired on by a party of Indians supposed to be Ottoes; which has alarmed them very much. Those Sieoux have requested protection, asked forgiveness for their passed conduct and wish to be on friendly terms with our Government. They also request to be Sent in Safly to theer Country. These band of Sieoux are noumerous, and from their Situations and habits, it is in my oppinion, important, that the U.States accept of theer Solicitations, and be on the most friendly terms with them. I shall furnish this Deputation with medals and Flags on which they view as Sacred emblements of attachment and protection. Also Such other articles as may be necessary at this time to please and give them an exalted oppinion of the paternal
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Title: Letter of Mr. Johnston, of Louisiana, to the Secretary of the Treasury
Date: 1830-12-31
Description: An informal report on the industry of growing sugar cane in Louisiana, 1830.

Title: Correspondence Between Mr. Hülsemann, Austrian Chargé D'Affires, and Mr. Webster, Secretary of State of the United States
Date: 1851

Title: J.S. Morgan & Co. Letter of James B. Eads
Date: 1872-08-29, 1872-08-29
Description: Letter from J.S. Morgan & Co. of London regarding financing to complete the Eads Bridge and tunnel to Union Station in St. Louis, MO.

Title: Letter to Henry Dearborn, January 22, 1806
Page From: info:fedora/umsl:39462
Date: 1806-01-22
Description: Copy of a letter to the Secretary of War Henry Dearborn in January of 1806. A scrap of paper bound with the letter suggests that it was written by a Colonel Armstrong in 1803.
Text: No 3 Bell Fontain Jany 22. 1806 Myself and Mr Connor the agent for Mr Smith examined the voucher for September 1805 and found them to agree and I signed the abstracts on this day. But Mr Connor putting the voucher in his pocket I without having the voucher in my possession signed the abstract that the commander might get his money that he has been laid out by Mr Cendrick of his agent Mr Connor

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