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Conrad, Thomas: Letters between Thomas & Mary, 1857-1864Entry/Object ID
AM2015.22.58Scope and Content
Conrad, Thomas: Letters between Thomas & Mary, 1857-1864. Typed transcriptions of letters between Thomas and Mary. June, 1857 poem Thomas wrote to Mary, whom hie was courting back in Pennsylvania. Aug. 30, 1857 is following his proposal of marriage. 1858 list calculates Thomas's net worth. In 1860, Mary writes from a steamboat stuck on a sand bar. In 1864, he writes to her from Virginia City.
A = Love Poem, authored by Thomas, to Mary whom he wishes to wed. From Savannah, June 13, 1857.
B = Letter from Thomas to Mary, St. Louis, Aug. 30, 1957. Written on his way home to Savannah after proposing to Mary in Loretto, PA. At the time, he is not a Catholic, and Mary wants him to wear the Blessed Virgin medal. He is not sure of that religion and is concerned his reluctance will scuttle the marriage. (Later in life Thomas is a devout Catholic and apologist.) Original letter in Montana State Historical Society).
C = List of assets that comprise Thomas Conrad's net worth in 1858. Includes property in Savannah, MO. Iowa Point, KS, stock in hotel, stock in ferry boat, interest in firm of Clarke & Conrad.
D = Letter from Mary to Thomas, March 10, 1860. She is on her way to PA where he father is gravely ill. Her steamboat is stuck on a sandbar just two hours ride from St. Louis. Her children are with her. They were stuck for 13 hours. (also see 15.22.45 notebook).
E = Letter from Thomas to Mary, April 7, 1860. He is awaiting her return from Pennsylvania as in her letter (15.22.58D). He mentions his loneliness without his family. He also mentions the swell of emigrants into St. Joseph.
F = Letter from Thomas to Mary, from Virginia City, July 17, 1864. He has traveled with his wagons & goods via Ft. Kearney & Ft. Laramie and has lost 12 pounds. He is awaiting arrival of additional goods via another wagon train. He is hopeful of profits. He mentions other men there from St. Joseph. (This was the beginning of Conrad & Clarke's business in the west, principally in Helena, MT).Collection
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