Tucker, Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, to Father John Timon, C.M., Barrens, Missouri, 1833 July 12
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After leaving the seminary they went to Kaskaskia; after three days they started for St. Louis. From the O'Hara settlement, they went to the English settlement and passed the night at Mr. Newsome's. Bishop Joseph Rosati was unwell, their horse was sick, but they got to Belleville. They dined at Governor John Reynolds' who lent them a horse. Arrived at St. Louis the Bishop was taken sick; today he has relapsed. Here every day someone falls victim to the epidemic. Among Catholics of note who have died lately are Mr. Higgans and Mrs. Murphy. Among the Protestants was Mrs. Cocks, daughter of Dr. Favia?. A murder was committed here by poison; the perpetrator took $24 from his victim and threw him into a well. Timon is to inform Sister Agnes Brent? that Tucker is here. He would like news of all and from the different establishments of their good Sister. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.
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- Creation: 1833 July 12
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English.
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