Newberry Library - Letter: Mather, Thomas to Miss H. G. Lamb, Thomas Mather papers, July 16, 1825

Letter: Mather, Thomas to Miss H. G. Lamb, Thomas Mather papers, July 16, 1825

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Open book Letter: Mather, Thomas to Miss H. G. Lamb, Thomas Mather papers, July 16, 1825

Title Letter: Mather, Thomas to Miss H. G. Lamb, Thomas Mather papers, July 16, 1825

Creator Mather, Thomas, 1794-1853

Date July 16, 1825

Place Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Southwestern States

Language English

Subjects Santa Fe Road Commission

Description Letters, diaries, account book, map and biographical sketch, most in connection with Mather’s activities as one of three commissioners appointed by the government to survey and mark a route from Missouri to Santa Fe in 1825.

User-Contributed Transcription Fort Osage July 16, 1825The pleasure I take in addressing a few lines to you my lovely friend would be much heightened by the reflection that they would call a response from you -- But my evil genius must not only deprive me of the society of my friends but deny me the satisfaction even of hearing from them -- It is only two weeks since I bid you adieu, but months never seemed longer to me -- Can you imagine the cause? -- My journey hither has not been unpleasant, and as for Fort Osage 'tis the most delightful spot west of the mountains -- I arrived here on Monday last and have spent the week at the residence of Mr Sibley, who has a very beautiful situation at this place --Tomorrow we set our faces westward, with the expectation of seeing no civilized being except of our own party 'till our return to this place which will probably be in December next -- I am pleased with my colleagues

Archival Collection Title Thomas Mather papers

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 2707 Box 1 Folder 5

BibID 991560298805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 2513px × 3115px 22.43 MB

File Created 07/30/2012

Filename 991560298805867_Graff_2707_box_0001_fol_0005_0008.tif

Unique Identifier NL1V65O

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