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1872 December 8 . Charley ALS to Lizzie [Forey?]; St. Louis, Missouri.

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Box 3
Abstract:
Notes respect due to women. “I respect a woman in all classes, even if a depraved one… and should I see one of these imposed upon I would defend her the same as yet I would another woman.” Briefly comments on Lizzie’s mail carrier, a dream he had of her, and attending church. Discusses the fire department using men to pull their engines due to a livestock epidemic “…On the engine ropes you would see police men news boys boot blacks, fine dressed citizens, poor Irishmen, negroes and firemen.” Notes citizens’ quick responses and their hoping to avoid “a rep[e]titon of 1849 when this city was half burnt up or like two late fires, viz Chicago and Boston.” Mentions Fire Chief [Henry Clay] Sexton and the impact the lack of horses and oxen has had on businesses, including the hiring of African American laborers to "draw their wagons. Every thing that is able to draw anything is pressed into service.” References joining lodges and a Thanksgiving faux pas.
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7 pages

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