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101.  Bankruptcy declaration of John Berry Meachum from 1842.

Bankruptcy declaration of John Berry Meachum from 1842; a result of the terms of his loan from Henry Shaw in the amount of $2750.00 dating back to 1839. Back of document. See also PHO2024-0011. 



1842

102.  Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw from May 16th, 1844. Page 1.

Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw during period when she was overseeing his business affairs while was travelling abroad. She mentions collecting rent from John Berry Meachum. Page 1. See also PHO2024-0014, PHO2024-0015, and PHO2024-0016. 



1844

103.  Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw from May 16th, 1844. Page 2.

Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw during period when she was overseeing his business affairs while was travelling abroad. She mentions collecting rent from John Berry Meachum. Page 1. See also PHO2024-0013, PHO2024-0015, and PHO2024-0016. 



1844

104.  Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw from May 16th, 1844. Page 3.

Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw during period when she was overseeing his business affairs while was travelling abroad. She mentions collecting rent from John Berry Meachum. Page 1. See also PHO2024-0013, PHO2024-0014, and PHO2024-0016. 



1844

105.  Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw from May 16th, 1844. Page 4.

Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw during period when she was overseeing his business affairs while was travelling abroad. She mentions collecting rent from John Berry Meachum. Page 1. See also PHO2024-0013, PHO2024-0014, and PHO2024-0015. 



1844

106.  Bill of sale for purchase of male enslaved person, Peach, by Henry Shaw in 1828.

Bill of sale for purchase of male enslaved person, Peach, by Henry Shaw in 1828. Back of document, states he was also known as Peter and added pencilled note states that he is deceased. See also PHO2020-0027. 



1828

107.  Topographical map of the Arboretum (Gray Summit) from 1926.

Topographical map of the Arboretum (Gray Summit) from 1926. 



1926

108.  Preliminary plan for the Arboretum (Gray Summit).

Preliminary plan for the Arboretum (Gray Summit) that shows features never constructed. Due to the detrimental effects of smoke pollution on plants, the Garden briefly considered relocating from the city to Gray Summit, Missouri. 



1926

109.  Medical bill for care of Henry Shaw and his enslaved persons at Tower Grove in 1860 by Dr. Thomas O'Reilly.

Medical bill for care of Henry Shaw and his enslaved persons at Tower Grove in 1860 by Dr. Thomas O'Reilly. 



1860

110.  Back of medical bill for care of Henry Shaw and his enslaved persons at Tower Grove in 1860 by Dr. Thomas O'Reilly.

Back of medical bill for care of Henry Shaw and his enslaved persons at Tower Grove in 1860 by Dr. Thomas O'Reilly. 



1860

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