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A0580
Gilmer, Francis W. (1790-1826).
Papers, 1814-1826; 1942-1944. 1 folder (approximately 50 items)
Francis W. Gilmer was a lawyer and author and an educational diplomatist. He declined an
offer of a professorship of law at the University of Virginia and undertook, at Thomas Jefferson's
request, a mission to Great Britain to procure professors, books, and equipment for the
university.
Papers consist of 49 letters of F.W. Gilmer to Thomas Jefferson, one letter (copy) of Gilmer
to Thomas H. Key, dated May 26, 1825. Includes discussions of political issues of the day;
mention and interpretation of Treaty of St. Ildefonso; Treaty of Cambray; and mentions of
mutual friends, DuPont de Nemours and Joseph Correa de Serra. Correspondence of 1824 and
1825 related to Gilmer's attempts and final results of procuring professors, books, and materials
for the University of Virginia. Also includes correspondence regarding the collection.
Cite as: Francis W. Gilmer Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0581
Gilpin, William ( -1894).
Letters, 1835-1838. 1 volume
William Gilpin resigned from West Point in 1835. Studied law briefly, joined the dragoons in
1836. Resigned from the dragoons in 1838 and took up the practice of law in Missouri and at one
time was the chief clerk for the House of Representatives. While he was in St. Louis, he edited
the Missouri Argus. In 1843, went west with William Ashley and fought in the Mexican War. He
eventually became the first territorial governor of Colorado. He died in Denver.
Bound volume of original letters and typescript copies, of correspondence from Gilpin at
Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mobile, Alabama, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and Washington,
D.C., to his family in Delaware.
Cite as: William Gilpin Letters, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A0582
Giraldi, Marie Louise Sauvageau.
Journal, 1932. 1 volume
Born in Quebec and lived most of her life there (LaPrairie and Montreal) and also New York
City. Her great grandfather Larent LeRoux was an agent for the Hudson Bay Company. Her
father was a Tory member of parliament.
Typescript journal describing home life in French Canada (1854-1905), in New York City,
with mention of family in St. Louis. Also includes some genealogical notes and photographs.
Cite as: Marie Louise Sauvageau Giraldi Journal, Missouri History Museum Archives, St. Louis.
A2756
Girolami, Angie, Mrs. (1895- ).
Biographical Data Sheets, 1964 Jan 24. 2 items [formerly Alphabetical File]
Biographical data sheet (dated January 24, 1964) and undated family history sheet for the
Missouri Historical Society filled out by Mrs. Angie Girolami (nee Petrucco), 543 North and
South Road, St. Louis County, Missouri. Includes genealogical data on her family.
Cite as: Mrs. Angie Girolami Biographical Data Sheets, Missouri History Museum Archives, St.
Louis.
A0583