M-107: Robert Campbell Family Collection Inventory

Table of Contents

Series One: Correspondence

Series Two: Business Records

Series Three: Robert Campbell and Company

Series Four: Publications

Series Five: Financial Documents 

Series Six: Other Campbell Family Documents

Inventories

Series One: Correspondence

Correspondence of various business ventures, as well as personal letters by date, 1836-1883, and undated materials.

Series One Inventory
Series 
Item 
Description 
1 
1 
Letter book – business letters of Sublette and Campbell. Dates from September 15, 1836, through March 28, 1839. All letters are signed Sublette and Campbell. 12 ¼” x 8 ¼”. Very good condition, spine deterioration 
1 
2 
Letter book - "Sublette & Campbell Letter Book." Business letters of Sublette and Campbell. Dates from April 1, 1839, through February 17, 1841. All letters signed Sublette and Campbell. Indexed. 13" x 8 ½”. Very good condition 
1 
3 
Letter book - "Letter Book No.3". Covers business correspondence of Sublette & Campbell. Dates from April 5, 1841, through October 18, 1847. This collection is not a copy book. Instead, the letters have been copied onto paper. 12 ½” x 8 ¼”. Index in back. Very good condition 
1 
4 
Letter book - "Letter Book No.2". Robert Campbell and R. & W. Campbell business letters. Dates from April 29, 1845, through April 18, 1848. R. & W. Campbell letters toward rear of book. Indexed. 12 ¾” x 8 5/8”. Very good condition 
1 
5 
Letter written by Robert Campbell to Col. J. J. Albert dated April 17, 1848. Handwritten and signed by Robert Campbell 
1 
6 
Letter book - Copies of letters, most of which pertain to business, written by Robert Campbell between 1850 and 1855. There are over 1,000 
holographs. The collection is bound and each page is numbered. Cover missing, spine deteriorated 
1 
7 
Letter book - Copies of letters written by Robert Campbell. Dates from December 20, 1851, through December 11, 1852. 11 ½” x 9 ¾”. Cover missing. Letters fragile but usable 
1 
8 
Letters - Two copy sheets of letters found in bottom of transfer box. Dates from December 1852 and October 1862. Fair condition 
1 
9 
Letter book - "R. & W. Cu. Letters signed R.W. Campbell. Dates from December 13, 1852, through February 14, 1853. 190 letters. Indexed. 12” x 9 ¾”. Various stages of disintegration 
1 
10 
Letter book - A collection of Robert Campbell's business letters between February 23, 1853, and April 18, 1854. 632 pages of letters and short notes to clients. Contains an index. 11 5/8" x 9 ¾”". Spine in poor condition. Covers are loose 
1 
11 
Letter – Dated April 21, 1854. Deals with Fort Kearny 
1 
12 
Letter book - "From 13 February 1855 R. Campbell No. 3 to ". Letters pertaining to business dating from February 13, 1855, through March 24, 1856. 609 pages of letters and notes to clients. Includes an index. 12" x 9 ½”. Binding loose 
1 
13 
Letter book - Copies of letters and business notes dating from May 28, 1857, through May 18, 1858. 12" x 9 7/8”. Spine deteriorating; letters in good condition 
1 
14 
Letter book - Copies of letters written by Robert Campbell. Dates from July 25, 1859, through September 25, 1862. 11 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Cover of binding is missing. Spine has disintegrated. Letters in fair condition 
1 
15 
Letter book – Dates from March 6, 1861, through June 25, 1862. Indexed. 953 pages. 12” x 9 ¾.” Good condition. Spine deteriorated 
1 
16 
Letter book - Set of business letters which date from June 26, 1862, through May 5, 1864. Indexed. 12" x 10 ¾”. Spine deteriorated 
1 
17 
Letter book - "Letters R.C. & Co." Nearly 1,000 pages of letters to clients and private individuals. Dates from May 6, 1864, through March 24, 1866. 
Indexed. 11 ¾” x 10" 
1 
18 
Letter book - Copy book collection of letters relating to business. Dates from March 21, 1866, through December 31, 1867. Nearly 1,000 pages. 
Indexed. 11 ¾” x 9 ½”. Good condition. Spine deteriorated 
1 
19 
Letter book - A collection of Robert Campbell's business letters dating from January 2, 1868, through August 31, 1869. 1,000 pages of letters and notes to clients. Indexed. 11 7/8" x 9 ¾”. Good condition 
1 
20 
Letter book - Copies of business and personal letters written between September 1, 1869, through May 9, 1874, by Robert Campbell. 11 ¾” x 9 5/8". Good condition, Binding is cracked 
1 
21 
Promissory note – Dated January 10, 1872. To Robert Campbell from Wm. M. Clanahan for $348.50. 3 ½” x 7 5/8”. Very good condition 
1 
22 
Letter written by Robert Campbell to his sister, Ann, dated March 4, 1872. Holograph signed 
1 
23 
Letters - From John Campbell of Kansas City to Robert Campbell. Three letters dated November 22, 18, and 2, 1872, respectively. There are some notes and figuring of Robert Campbell attached. 8 ¼” x 3 ¼,”, folded. Excellent condition 
1 
24 
Letter book - "Letters R.C. & Co." 201 pages of letters and notes to clients. Dates from May 15, 1874, through July 30, 1879. Indexed. 12" x 10 1/8” 
1 
25 
Letter book - "Letters R.C. and CO.” Final business letters of Robert Campbell. Dates from February 11, 1878, through May 22, 1883. 11 ¾” x 10 ¼” 
1 
26 
Letter book - "Blotter Sook". More letters from Robert Campbell. The early entries mention the Sublette-Campbell Company, whereas later letters are signed by Robert Campbell. Index in front. 13" x 8 ½”. Very good condition 
1 
27 
Letter book - 1,001 pages of business" notes and letters of Robert Campbell. The last letter in the book is signed by Hugh Campbell, asking for a "political favor". 12" x 10 1/8". Good condition 

Series Two: Business Records

Robert Campbell’s business and firms; with company ledgers, business day books, account books, various receipts, bank books relating to fur trade activities, St. Louis property ownership and management, rental agreements, loans and indebtedness. By date, 1832-1885, and undated materials. Always the first noted year and month of each entry takes precedence. 

Series 2 Inventory
Series 
Item 
Description 
2 
1 
Sale log - Robert Campbell's written record of goods sold to trappers at rendezvous in the West. The book details items sold and the cost per item. It also, selectively, records the place of sale as well as the name(s) of the trapper(s) purchasing goods. Most entries are dated 1832. 6 ¼” x 7 ¼”. Book in good condition; spine deteriorated 
2 
2 
Ledger book - Ledger sheets depicting the constitution of the Jedediah S. Smith Estate as administered by W.R. Ashley. Entries range from 1831 to 1833. 13 ¼” x 8 ¼”. In paper wrappers 
2 
3 
Account book - Record of sales and debts made between March 24, 1834, and April 16, 1834. Most sales are of horses. There is also a note concerning Captain W. Stewart. 5 7/8" x 3 ¾”. Very good condition 
2 
4 
Journal account book - "Sublette & Campbell of St. Louis, April 6, 1835". Listing of purchases made upon return from fur-trading rendezvous. Also list of items needed prior to leaving. 7" x 4". Cover in leather, rapidly deteriorating. Documents in good condition 
2 
5 
Receipt book - Deals with payments of notes. Begins as Sublette & Campbell. Dates from October 8, 1836, through 1848. Very few entries. 7 ¼” x 8 ¾”. Very good condition 
2 
6 
Ledger book - List of receipts dated July 22, 1845, through February 9, 1857. Leather binding is deteriorating and in poor condition 
2 
7 
Ledger book - "H. P. & Co." Accounts with Harvey Primeau, et ale Records indicate fur trading and list purchases. Dates from May 14, 1849, through October 2, 1865. Also mentions R. Campbell's investments with river boats. 14" x 10" 
2 
8 
Receipt book - Record of loans and payment of notes. Dates from August 2, 1849, through December 14, 1852. 5 1/8" x 7 7/8" 
2 
9 
Ledger book - Contains accounts of R.H. Campbell, R. Campbell and Sublette & Campbell. Cover of book dates the commencement of records September 30, 1849, yet some records date back to the early 1840's. Indexed in back. 13 5/8" x 9 ¾”. Binding and spine are deteriorating 
2 
10 
Ledger - A list of clients in alphabetical order with page number notations which correspond to ledger page. Dates from 1850 through 1855. 14 ¾” x 9 ½”. Fair condition. Spine has deteriorated 
2 
11 
Ledger - "Ledger." The ledger consists of names at the top of each page, followed by balances. A notation concerning a debt due to Campbell and Kelly is found on page 4. Dates 1850 - 1862. 14 ¾” x 8 5/8". Very good condition 
2 
12 
Ledger - Includes client index at beginning of ledger. Dates 1850 through 1857. Note - 3 letters appear in center of journal pertaining to the Indian Trade in 1855. Also, two envelopes and a piece of notepaper with names written on it. 13 ½” x 8 5/8". Good condition. Spine has deteriorated 
2 
13 
Invoice book - Empty except for loose ledger sheet in middle dated July 11, 1851. "Invoices". 16 ½” x 10 ½”. Book is in fair condition. Contains a few loose ledger sheets 
2 
14 
Ledger book - Lists of accounts receivable. Dates from June 22, 1852, through November 23, 1858. 17" x 10 ¼” 
2 
15 
Note book - A brief list of people trading with R. Campbell. Also, notations of trip which mentions wagons and military materiel. Circa 1853. 6 ¼” x 4 ½” 
2 
16 
Ledger book - "Cash Book A". An account of debits and credits for March 1, 1853, through September 30, 1856. 17 ¾” x 11 ¼”. Good condition 
2 
17 
Ledger - "Day Book A". Business transactions and payments made between March 4, 1853, through December 31, 1858. 14" x 9". Very good condition 
2 
18 
Receipt book - Collection of charges amounted during Robert Campbell's shopping tours of New York City and Philadelphia. Dates from April 1, 1853, through May 28, 1857. 8 ¼” x 5 ¼”. Binding has begun to deteriorate. Interesting design on cover. Book in good condition 
2 
19 
Ledger - An alphabetical listing of people and companies followed by page reference numbers. The first section of the ledger is an index. The middle section is a statement of accounts. Dates range from 1854 to 1859. At the back of the ledger is a loose booklet entitled Robert Campbell & Co. Memoranda - December 31, 1869. This booklet is a memo of merchandise sold in 1866-1869. "Accounts Current R.C." 15" x 10 ¼”. Contents in good condition; binding in fair condition 
2 
20 
Note book - First entries date from 1855. Later listings are a diary of street lamps that are not working. 7 1/8" x 4 5/8". Good condition 
2 
21 
Ledger book - "#2.” First part of ledger is an index with names of people and businesses. The second half contains the accounts. Circa 1855 through 1860. 15 ½” x 10 ½”. Contents sound; deteriorating binding 
2 
22 
Bank book - J.S. Shaw. Entries beginning April 6, 1855, through July 1858. 5 ¾” x 3 ¾”. Binding has separated; contents sound 
2 
23 
Ledger - "R.C." Business transactions made between September 1, 1855, through December 21, 1857. Most transactions include per item description of goods sold. 13 ¾” x 9 ½”. Contents in good condition: binding deteriorating 
2 
24 
Ledger book - "Day Book." Accounts for the Aricara Post from Saturday, July 19, 1856, through Monday, May 25, 1857. Account for St. Louis from August 11, 1857, through August 14, 1857. 35 pages. 15 ¾” x 8 ¾” 
2 
25 
Ledger book - List of receipts dated February 13, 1857, through March 24, 1859. Also note entries at beginning and end of ledger that do not correspond to dates listed above. Three entries for January 8, 1859 in front of ledger and January 15, 1858, through March 18, 1859 in the back. 6 ¾” x 8 7/16". Book is in good condition 
2 
26 
Receipt book - Receipts from Philadelphia dating April 25, 1857, through June 12, 1863. 6 ¾” x 9", Weak bonding: contents in good condition 
2 
27 
Ledger - "Day Book B, R.C." Includes stocks and interest. Robert Campbell's personal financial interests. Dates from January 1858 through September 1862. 13 ½” x 8 ¾”. In sound condition 
2 
28 
Ledger - "Blotter B., R.C." List of sales from January 5, 1858, through June 1858. Only the first 30 pages are used. 14" x 9 ¼”. Leather binding covered with cloth 
2 
29 
Payment book - Robert Campbell's payment book containing names and dates. Dates from May 20, 1858, through April 23, 1860. 9 ½” x 3 ¼”. Book is in fair shape. Cover and spine have disintegrated 
2 
30 
Account book/diary - Some entries listed May 27 through July 6, 1858. Diary portion speaks of a steamboat ride which begins in St. Louis on Sunday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. and stops in June on Cedar Island, 17 days after departing St. Louis. 6 5/8" x 4 1/8". Book in good condition 
2 
31 
Cash book – “Robert Campbell and Co." Cash entries begin June 4, 1858, through September 1, 1862. 6 ½” x 4”. Binding and contents are sound 
2 
32 
Ledger book - A list of sales and purchases made in St. Louis between June 6, 1858, through December 9, 1858. 15 3/8" x 10 ½” 
2 
33 
Account book - "The Merchants' Bank of St. Louis, in Account with Robert Campbell". Entries from October 2, 1858, through March 2, 1859. In addition, the latter portion of the book lists types, quantities and colors of beads, presumably to be used in trade with the Indians. 7 3/8" x 4 7/8”. Good condition 
2 
34 
Ledger book - "Blotter 1859 R.C. & Co." Sales and purchases made in St. Louis between January 1859 and June 1861. 17 ¾” x 11 ¼”. Good condition 
2 
35 
Ledger book - "Cash Book 'c' R.C." Detail of transactions between January 2, 1859, and February 25, 1878. 17 ¾” x 11". Good condition 
2 
36 
Receipt book - A few pages of entries noting the payment of interest and installments on loans. Dated February 21 and 22, 1859. 6 ½” x 8 3/8" 
2 
37 
Ledger - Names of persons and companies in account with Robert Campbell & Co. Dates from March 1859 through May 1865. Index of names at front of ledger. 14" x 9 3/8" 
2 
38 
Receipt book - "Receipts R.C. & Co." Dates from March 25, 1859, through May 18, 1863. Various signatures. 8" x 10 ¾”. Contents sound 
2 
39 
Ledger book - Showing purchases made in New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, New Orleans, Buffalo, N.Y. Dates from April 1, 1859, through July 27, 1866. 16" x 10 1/8". Fair condition 
2 
40 
Ledger - Lists some sales and items sold. A few items are kept loose in ledger, i.e., blotter pad, stationery from fur trading firm. Dates from May 1859 through June 1870. 15 ¾” x 10 ½”. Good condition 
2 
41 
Document - "Estate of Robert Ranken, Deceased. Case and Opinion." August 25, 1859. Related to court dispute over property between the Rankens and Campbells. 8 ¾” x 3," folded. Good condition 
2 
42 
Account book - Pocket-size account book belonging to Christian Nestle. Lists of cash outlays. Dates from July 1, 1861, through September 5, 1870. 3 7/8" x 2 ½”. Very good condition 
2 
43 
Receipt book - "Receipts No. 2 R.C. & Co #2". Company records and early records of the trusteeship. Dates from April 28, 1863, through December 28, 1865. 7 ¾” x 10 ¾”. Good condition 
2 
44 
Insurance policy - "St. Louis Insurance Company, Open Marine Policy No. 3255 Gold Dust, R. Campbell and Co.” Policy is affixed to a premium payment book dated April 6, 1865. Note: There is a rider on the policy which states the policy is good even if it was stolen by forces within states that have seceded from The Union. 7 ¼” x 6 ¼”. Binding has separated; document in good condition 
2 
45 
Account book/scratch pad - A listing of sales and accounts receivable. Many names are listed. Dates begin May 19, 1863, through May 6, 1865. 7" x 8 ¼”. Very good condition 
2 
46 
Insurance policy - "United States Insurance Company Open Fire Policy." Dated May 16, 1864. 8" x 5 5/8". Fair condition 
2 
47 
Ledger book - "Cash Book No 2 R.C. & Co." Dates from September 1, 1864, through December 31, 1869. Very detailed. 16" x 11 3/8". Very good condition 
2 
48 
Receipt book - "Receipts R.C. & Co." January 2, 1866, through December 31, 1868. Some receipts are posted with tax stamps. 8 3/8 x 10 ½”. Good condition. Missing back cover. Spine has deteriorated 
2 
49 
Savings account book - "State Savings Association, Robert Campbell and Company, March 9, 1866, to July 6, 1868. 7 ¼” x 5". Good condition 
2 
50 
Telegraph record book - "Western Union & Illinois & Mississippi Telegraph Companies". Dates from July 9, 1866, through February 28, 1867. Each transmission is recorded along with date. 5" x 2 7/8". Very good condition 
2 
51 
Account book - "The Merchants' National Bank of St. Louis In Account with Robert Campbell & Co." Robert Campbell and Company's account book listing deposits and withdrawals. Dates July 5, 1866, through June 20, 1867. 5 ¼” x 7 3/8". Excellent condition 
2 
52 
Rent book - "Robert Campbell Rents". List of rent due beginning December 1, 1866, through May 1870. ¾” x 3 7/8". Good condition 
2 
53 
Account book - "The Merchants' National Bank of St. Louis In Account with Robert Campbell and Co." Entries from June 21, 1867, through July 28, 1868. 7 3/8" x 5 1/8". Good condition 
2 
54 
Receipt book - "The Adams Express Company Money Receipts." Receipts begin August 6, 1867, through February 10, 1870. 4 3/8" x 7 ¾”. Very good condition 
2 
55 
Receipt book - "Merchants Union Express Company." Receipts begin September 30, 1867, through January 7, 1869. 4" x 8 ¼”. Good condition 
2 
56 
Receipt book – “Merchants Union Express Company.” A receipt book for packages received. One entry, January 20, 1868. 4” x 8 1/4”. Very good condition 
2 
57 
Ledger book – A fragment of a ledger book starting on page 300. A list of purchases made in Philadelphia, New York and St. Louis. February through June 1868. 15 ½” x 10 ¼”. Good condition 
2 
58 
Rent agreement – Signed by James L. Little. Rental of farm by Creve Coeur Lake. Dated St. Louis, March 14, 1868. 5” x 2 7/8”. Good condition 
2 
59 
Receipt book – “The Western Union Telegraph Company.” Book contains stubs of messages sent by wire. Dated June 10, 1868, through November 87, 1868. 4 7/8” x 10 1/8”. Good condition 
2 
60 
Ledger book – “Memorandum Cash Book, No 2 R.C. & Co.” Accounting of sundries, R. Campbell rent and customer accounts ranging between July 1868 through July 1882. Front index. 16 1/8” x 11 1/8”. Very good condition 
2 
61 
Account boom – “The Merchants’ National Bank of St. Louis in Account with Robert Camobell and Co.” Entries begin July 28, 1868, through February 25, 1870. 7 ½” x 5 ¼”. Good condition 
2 
62 
Account book – “Collection Book of Robert Campbell & Co.” Monthly listing of payments and individuals making payments. Dates from August 1868 through June 1870. 7” x 4 ½”. Good condition. Spine has deteriorated 
2 
63 
Pocket account book – “Fa;; Purchases 1868, Robert Campbell & Co., St. Louis, Mo.” List of variety of items purchased, including purchases made in New York and Philadelphia. 5 7/8” x 3 3/4”. Very good condition 
2 
64 
Account book – “First National Bank of Helena, Mt., in Account with Robert H. Lemon.” Entries from September 24, 1868, through January 22, 1869. 6 ½” x 4 ¼”. Good condition 
2 
65 
Insurance policy – “United States Insurance Company Open Cargo Policy No. 499, R. Campbell & Co.” December 31, 1868. 7 ¾” x 5 ¾”. Good condition 
2 
66 
Pocket account book – “Robert Campbell & Co., St. Louis, Mo.” A list of purchases made in 1869 similar to fall purchases made in 1868. 6” x 3 ¾”. Very good condition 
2 
67 
Receipt book – appears to be the receipt book for Robert Campbell’s Trusteeship. Dates from January 4, 1869, through January 5, 1874. Very interesting to note the various receipts and descriptions which accompany the entries. 8” x 10 5/8”. Good condition 
2 
68 
Ledger book – a list of sales and receipts of R. Campbell & Co. Covers February through April 1869. Also records purchases made in New York in 1859. Includes statement of accounts at the end. 13 5/8” x 8 3/8”. No cover. Good condition 
2 
69 
Tax receipt – found in rent book for year 1866. 2 7/8” x 4 7/8”. Good condition. Notice – dated St. Louis, July 1, 1869, from Brookmire and Rankin, Wholesale Grocers. 3” x 2 ¾” folded. Good condition 
2 
70 
Cash book – “Memorandum, Cash Book, R. Campbell & Co.” Cash book entries begin August 6, 1869, through October 28, 1870. A memo of each sale is listed with the name or company of individual. 8 ¼” x 5 3/8”. Contents in good condition; binding separated 
2 
71 
Ledger book – “Accounts Current No. 3 R.C. & Co.” The first section of the book is an index; the middle section a statement of accounts. Dates range from 1870-1875. On the last 2 pages of the ledger are 2 letters written to Robert Campbell’s sister, Ann, in 1872. 14” x 10”. Very good condition 
2 
72 
Ledger book – “Cash R.C. & Co.” A detailed account of cash transactions from January 3, 1870, through June 16, 1882. 16 1/8” x 11 1/8”. Very good condition 
2 
73 
Account book – “The Merchants’ Natin Bank of St. Louis in Account with Robert Campbell & Co.” Entries begin February 25, 1870, through October 14, 1872. 7 3/8” x 5 1/8”. Good condition 
2 
74 
Account book – “State Savings Association in Account with Robert Campbell and Co.” Entries begin December 20, 1871, through October 25, 1875. In the last few pages of this book are a listing of accounts for collection. 7 ¼” x 4 ¾”. Binding deteriorating; fair condition 
2 
75 
Account book – “The Merchants’ National Bank of St. Louis in Account with Robert Campbell and Co.” Entries begin November 19, 1872, through September 8, 1874. 7 ½” x 5 ¼”. Good condition 
2 
76 
Journal – Month by month account of cash outlays and sundries. From June 30, 1874, through July 31, 1883. 16” x 11 1/4'”. Good condition 
2 
77 
Ledger book – “Checks – R.C.” List of checks written between September 8, 1874, through March 27, 1877. Book in good condition. Some deterioration of binding 
2 
78 
Ledger – “Journal.” Listing of cash outlays for bills, payments, etc. Dates from March 1, 1878, through February 8, 1885. (See 5-D-1 through 6 for receipts found in back of ledger). Excellent condition. 15 ½” x 10 3/5” 
2 
79 
Ledger – “Robert Campbell and Robert Campbell & Co. Real Estate Book.” List of real estate holdings. N.d. 13 ¼” x 8”. Good condition. Spine deteriorated 
2 
80 
Accounting ledger – a ledger covering two years. Details description of stock and bonds, commissions, against losses, etc. 16” x 10 3/8”. N.d. good condition. Spine deteriorating 
2 
81 
Ledger book – a list of names and businesses. N.d. 12 1/8” x 7 ½”. Very good condition 
2 
82 
Index – loose, no binding. An alphabetical listing of names followed by sequence of numbers. N.d. good condition 
2 
83 
Ledger book – an alphabetical listing of companies and their city of origin. 17” x 10 ½”. N.d. book in good condition; binding in fair condition 
2 
84 
Rent receipt – to Robert Campbell from Henry Shaw for $900. 10 ¾” x 8 3/8”. N.d. good condition 
2 
85 
Index – index to a ledger, missing A/B pages, but the rest is intact. N.d. fair condition 
2 
86 
Index/binding – cover to ledger with index written onto it. N.d. good condition 
2 
87 
Index – fragment of an index to ledger. N.d. very poor condition 

Series Three: Robert Campbell and Company

Formal ledgers of financial reports listing sales, debts, credits by date. The core summary of the Campbell Family’s financial records and reports for the period of 1862 to 1885.

  • Subseries 3-A: Robert Campbell and Company
  • Subseries 3-B: Personal Accounts, Real Estate Post Mortem Reports for Campbell Estate Earnings; Robert Campbell Personal Financial Reports
  • Subseries 3-C: Interest Accounts
Series Three Inventory
Series  Subseries  Item  Description 
3  A  1  February 1, 1860 
3  A  2  July 1, 1860 
3  A  3  January 1, 1861 
3  A  4  July 1, 1861 
3  A  5  January 1862 
3  A  6  August 1, 1862 
3  A  7  October 31, 1862 
3  A  8  December 31, 1862 
3  A  9  June 30, 1863 
3  A  10  September 30, 1863 
3  A  11  November 30, 1863 
3  A  12  December 31, 1863 
3  A  13  March 31, 1864 
3  A  14  May 31, 1864 
3  A  15  September 30, 1864 
3  A  16  October 31, 1864 
3  A  17  November 30, 1864 
3  A  18  December 31, 1864 
3  A  19  January 31 through December 31, 1865 (bound) 
3  A  20  August 31, 1866 
3  A  21  December 31, 1866 (2 copies) 
3  A  22  February 28 through December 31, 1866 (bound) 
3  A  23  February 28, 1867 
3  A  24  July 31, 1867 
3  A  25  December 31, 1867 (2 copies) 
3  A  26  January 31 through December 31, 1867 (bound) 
3  A  27  February 29, 1868 
3  A  28  April 30, 1868 
3  A  29  December 31, 1868 (2 copies) 
3  A  30  March 31, 1869 
3  A  31  December 31, 1869 
3  A  32  January 30 through December 31, 1869 (bound) 
3  A  33  January 31, 1870 
3  A  34  February 28, 1870 
3  A  35  March 31, 1870 
3  A  36  April 30, 1870 
3  A  37  May 31, 1870 
3  A  38  June 30, 1870 (2 copies) 
3  A  39  July 31, 1870 
3  A  40  August 31, 1870 
3  A  41  September 1870 
3  A  42  October 31, 1870 
3  A  43  November 30, 1870 
3  A  44  December 31, 1870 
3  A  45  January 31, 1871 
3  A  46  February 28, 1871 
3  A  47  March 31, 1871 
3  A  48  May 31, 1871 
3  A  49  July 1, 1871 
3  A  50  July 31, 1871 
3  A  51  August 31, 1871 
3  A  52  September 30, 1871 
3  A  53  October 31, 1871 
3  A  54  November 30, 1871 
3  A  55  December 31, 1871 
3  A  56  January 31, 1872 
3  A  57  February 29, 1872 
3  A  58  March 31, 1872 
3  A  59  April 30, 1872 
3  A  60  May 31, 1872 
3  A  61  June 30, 1872 
3  A  62  August 31, 1872 
3  A  63  September 30, 1872 
3  A  64  October 31, 1872 
3  A  65  November 30, 1872 
3  A  66  December 31, 1872 
3  A  67  January 31, 1873 
3  A  68  February 28, 1873 
3  A  69  March 31, 1873 
3  A  70  April 30, 1873 
3  A  71  May 31, 1873 
3  A  72  June 30, 1873 
3  A  73  September 30, 1873 
3  A  74  October 31, 1873 
3  A  75  November 30, 1873 
3  A  76  December 31, 1873 
3  A  77  January 31, 1874 
3  A  78  February 28, 1874 
3  A  79  March 31, 1874 
3  A  80  April 30, 1874 
3  A  81  May 31, 1874 
3  A  82  June 30, 1874 
3  A  83  July 31, 1874 
3  A  84  August 31, 1874 
3  A  85  September 30, 1874 
3  A  86  October 31, 1874 
3  A  87  December 31, 1874 
3  A  88  January 31, 1875 
3  A  89  February 28, 1875 
3  A  90  March 31, 1875 
3  A  91  May 31, 1875 
3  A  92  June 30, 1875 
3  A  93  September 30, 1875 
3  A  94  October 31, 1875 
3  A  95  November 30, 1875 
3  A  96  December 31, 1875 
3  A  97  February 21, 1876 
3  A  98  March 2, 1877 (2 copies) 
3  A  99  March 31, 1877 
3  A  100  June 30, 1877 
3  A  101  Non-dated financial report 
3  B  1  December 31, 1862, through June 30, 1868 
3  B  2  R.C. 1860 (no date or month) 
3  B  3  July 1, 1860 
3  B  4  January 1, 1861 
3  B  5  July 1, 1861 
3  B  6  January 1862 
3  B  7  August 1, 1862 
3  B  8  July 31, 1866 
3  B  9  May 31, 1867 
3  B  10  December 31, 1867 
3  B  11  December 31, 1868 
3  B  12  July 31, 1869 
3  B  13  December 31, 1869 
3  B  14  June 30, 1870 
3  B  15  December 31, 1870 
3  B  16  July 1, 1871 
3  B  17  December 31, 1871 
3  B  18  June 30, 1872 
3  B  19  December 31, 1872 
3  B  20  June 30, 1873 
3  B  21  December 31, 1873 
3  B  22  December 31, 1874 
3  B  23  December 31, 1875 (3 copies) 
3  B  24  February 21, 1876 
3  B  25  June 30, 1876 
3  B  26  December 31, 1876 
3  B  27  March 31, 1877 
3  B  28  December 31, 1877 
3  B  29  March 1, 1878 
3  B  30  April 1, 1878 
3  B  31  June 30, 1878 
3  B  32  July 31, 1878 
3  B  33  August 31, 1878 
3  B  34  September 30, 1878 
3  B  35  October 31, 1878 
3  B  36  November 30, 1878 
3  B  37  December 31, 1878 
3  B  38  January 31, 1879 
3  B  39  February 28, 1879 
3  B  40  March 31, 1879 
3  B  41  April 30, 1879 
3  B  42  May 31, 1879 
3  B  43  June 30, 1879 
3  B  44  July 31, 1879 
3  B  45  August 31, 1879 
3  B  46  September 1879 
3  B  47  October 31, 1879 
3  B  48  November 30, 1879 
3  B  49  December 31, 1879 
3  B  50  January 31, 1880 
3  B  51  April 30, 1880 
3  B  52  May 31, 1880 
3  B  53  July 31, 1880 
3  B  54  October 31, 1880 (2 copies) 
3  B  55  February 31, 1881 
3  B  56  March 31, 1881 
3  B  57  April 30, 1881 
3  B  58  May 31, 1881 
3  B  59  June 30, 1881 
3  B  60  July 31, 1881 
3  B  61  August 31, 1881 
3  B  62  September 30, 1881 
3  B  63  October 31, 1881 
3  B  64  November 30, 1881 
3  B  65  December 31, 1881 
3  B  66  January 31, 1882 
3  B  67  February 28, 1882 
3  B  68  March 31, 1882 
3  B  69  April 30, 1882 
3  B  70  May 31, 1882 
3  B  71  June 30, 1882 
3  B  72  July 31, 1882 
3  B  73  August 31, 1882 
3  B  74  September 30, 1882 
3  B  75  October 31, 1882 
3  B  76  December 31, 1882 
3  B  77  January 31, 1883 
3  B  78  May 31, 1883 
3  B  79  June 30, 1883 
3  B  80  July 31, 1883 
3  B  81  October 31, 1883 
3  B  82  December 31, 1884 
3  B  83  January 31, 1885 
3  B  84  Non-dated financial report R.C. 
3  B  85  Non-dated financial report R.C. 
3  C  1  Mr. Robert Campbell with Robert Campbell & Co. 
a. To December 31, 1866 
b. To June 30, 1871 
c. To December 31, 1872 
d. To December 31, 1873 
e. To December 31, 1874 
f. To January 1, 1876 
g. To March 1, 1877 
3  C  2  Mr. Hugh Campbell with Robert Campbell & Co. 
a. To June 30, 1871 
b. To December 31, 1872 
c. To December 31, 1873 
d. To December 31, 1874 
e. To January 1, 1876 
3  C  3  Mr. John Campbell 
a. July 20, 1874 
3  C  4  Cash sheets non-dated loans 

Series Four: Publications

Government documents and reports; pamphlets; maps; business ephemera; advertising flyers and cards; broadside separates and other printed material – possessions of Robert Campbell and family – with underscoring, presentations, annotations and marginalia. Arranged loosely by type of material. Mostly nineteenth century

  • Subseries 4-A: Government Documents and Reports
  • Subseries 4-B: Catalogs and Pamphlets
  • Subseries 4-C: Maps
  • Subseries 4-D: Business Cards, Advertising Flyers and Broadsides, Invitations
Series Four Inventory
Series  Subseries  Item  Description 
4  A  1  Government document - "Rep. #308. Oregon Territory. (To accompany bill H.R. #21). March 12, 1844." 28th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives. 9 5/8" x 6 3/8" 
4  A  2  Government document - "Proceedings of Senate and Documents Relative to Texas, from which the Injunction of Secrecy has been Removed". 1844. 28th Congress, 1st Session, Senate. (341) 10 3/8" x 6 ½” 
4  A  3  Government document - "Annual Report of the Commissioner of Patents. Report of the Commissioner of Patents, for the year 1844. January 29, 1845." 28th Congress, 2nd Session. H. R. #78 
4  A  4  Government document - "Speech of Mr. Benton of Missouri on the Oregon Question. Delivered in the U.S. Senate, May 22, 25 and 28, 1846." 10" x 6 5/8" 
4  A  5  Government document - "Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the First Session of the Thirtieth Congress, December 7, 1847." 30th Congress, 1st session. Executive II. Senate Copy. Document is complete but in varying states of disintegration. Maps inside document 
4  A  6  Government document - "Report of the Secretary of War Showing the Contracts Made under the Authority of that Department during the year 1848. January 23, 1848". 30th Congress, 2nd session. Ex. Doc. #17. Senate Copy. 9 ¾” x 6 ¼” 
4  A  7  Government document - "Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the second session of the Thirtieth Congress. 1848". 30th Congress, 2nd session. Ex. Doc. #1. House of Representatives. Many maps inside - some of them in color 
4  A  8  Government document - "California Claims in the Senate of the United States. February 23, 1848". 30th Congress. 1st session. Rep. Com., #75. Senate copy. 9 ¾” x 6 ¼” 
4  A  9  Government document - "Report of the Committee Appointed by the Governor to Examine into the State and Condition of the Bank of Missouri and its Branches. 1851." 9 1/8" x 6 ½” 
4  A  10  Government document - Page of document. "Explorations in the Dakota Country, in the year 1855 by Lt. G. K. Warren, Topographical Engineer of the Sioux Expedition." 34th Congress. 1st session. Ex. Doc. #76. Senate. Only this title page 
4  A  11  Government document - "Report of the Secretary of War in compliance with a Resolution of the Senate of the 9th Ultimo, calling for a copy of the report of Lt. G.K. Warren of his exploration of the country between the Missouri and Platte Rivers and the Rocky Mountains, together with the maps accompanying the same." 1856. 9 ¾” x 6 ¼” 
4  A  12  Government document - "Territorial Policy. Speech of Hon. James S. Green of Missouri in the Senate of the United States. January 10 & 11, 1860." 9 ¾” x 6 ¼”. Most of the document is in good condition except for the last three pages 
4  A  13  Report - "Reports of the Secretaries of War and Interior, in answer to resolutions of the Senate and House of Representatives in relation to the massacre at Fort Phil. Kearney on December 21, 1866: with the views of Commissioner Lewis V. Bogy, in relation to the future policy to be pursued by the Government for the settlement of the Indian Question: also reports of Gen. John Pope and Col. Eli. S. Parker, on same subject." Government Printing Office. 
Dated 1867. 8 7/8" x 5 ½” 
4  A  14  Report - "Report of the Commission Appointed under Act of Congress, Approved March 3, 1873, to Negotiate with the Crow Indians in Montana Territory." Government Printing Office. Dated 1873. 9" x 5 ¾” 
4  A  15  Report - "The Seventh Annual Report of ·the Superintendent and Agents of the Central Indian Superintendency with a Carefully Revised Statistical Table Indicating the Advancement of the Indians in Their Industrial Pursuits, Education and Wealth Compared with That of 1868." 8 ¼” x 5 5/8". Dated 1876 
4  A  16  "Journal of the Sixth Annual Session of the General Council of the Indian Territory, Composed of Delegates Duly Elected from the Indian Tribes Legally Resident Therein, Assembled in Council at Okmulgee, Indian Territory… " Dated 1875. 8 1/8" x 5 ½” 
4  A  17  Government document - "Militia Law. Articles II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XVII." Regulations for Militia. 9" x 5 ¾”. Document in fair condition 
4  B  1  Catalog - "Catalog Descriptive and Instructive of Catlin's Indian Cartoons." Portraits, types and customs. A signed copy to Robert Campbell from George Catlin. Dated 1871. 9 1/10" x 5 3/16" 
4  B  2  Pamphlet - Report of the Supreme Court of Missouri, March Term, 1864. Trial case of David Ranken versus Robert Campbell, et al. 8 7/8” x 6 ½”. An aqua-colored cover with no print on it 
4  B  3  Pamphlet - "Address of the Directors of the Pacific Railroad to the People of Missouri. August 20, 1859." Robert Campbell is listed as a member of the Board of Directors. 8 15/16'" x 5 5/8" 
4  B  4  Church Manual – “Church Manual for the Communicants 
of the Walnut Street Presbyterian Church in St Louis.” #2. St. Louis. 1869. Robert Campbell is listed as a member of the Trustees. 8 7/8” x 5 6/8" 
4  B  5  Diagram – “Plate II.” Diagram depicting steam furnace with a smoke stack 
4  C  1  Map - Supplement to Harper's Weekly depicting the seize of Paris in 1870. Map is very brittle and falling apart. 24” x 12” 
4  C  2  Map – “Map of the Territory of New Mexico, compiled by Bvt. 2nd Lt. Jno. G. Parke, U.S.T.E. assisted by Mr. Richard H. Kern by order of Bvt. Col. Jno. Munroe, U.S.A. Comds. 9th Mil. Det. Drawn by R.H. Kern. Santa Fe, N.M. 1851.” Map is ripped and sections deteriorated. Needs repair 
4  C  3  Map – Map of Illinois by J.H. Colton. Dated 1855. Color map bound. Excellent condition. 5” x 3 3/8” 
4  C  4  Map – Map of St. Louis City, folded to pocket size and published by Philip Reed. Published in 1899. Color detail. Good condition. 5 ¾” x 3 ½” 
4  C  5  Map – “Map of the Territory of New Mexico, made by order of Brig. Gen. S.W. Kearny, under instructions from Lieut. W.H. Emory, U.S.T.E. by Lieut.’s J.W. Abert and W.G. Peck, U.S.T.E. 1846-7.” Good condition 
4  D  1  Business card – “Chas. M. Williams, General Commission Merchant… St. Louis.” Circa 1869. 3 9/16” x 2 3/16” 
4  D  2  Business card – St. Louis Shoe Factory. J.W. Goodhue & Co., Wholesale Manufacturers of All kinds of Men’s, Women’s, Misses’ and Children’s Pegged Shoes…” St. Louis, Mo. Circa 1869. 2 ½” x 4 ¼” 
4  D  3  Flyer – from John B. Drake, who had recently purchased the Tremont Hotel House in Chicago, Il. Dated March 1, 1869. Has engraving of Tremont House complete with street scene on the back 
4  D  4  Flyer – “American & Howe Pin Companies. Reduced Price List. December 1, 1867.” 5” x 2 ¾,” folded 
4  D  5  Flyer – “S.B. Merrill & Co. Comb Manufacturers and Commission Merchants, 63 Duane Street, Upstairs, New York.” 3 1/8” x 5 ½” 
4  D  6  Advertisement – Mounted on a blotter. An ad for Keevil Bros. Hate Store. 4 1/8” x 9 ¾” 
4  D  7  Business advertisement – found in letter book. “Fire Insurance. Capital Represented, $25,000,000. Wm. Nisbet & Co., General Fire Insurance Agents…” 
4  D  8  “L’Aisne De vastee Association fondee en 1916… Section de la Propagrande A L’Etranger…” French group soliciting donations to rebuild war-devasted France. Dated May 10, 1917. 5 ¼” x 4 1/18” folded 
4  D  9  Government flyer – “Exchange you 1919 War Savings Stamps for Treasury Savings Certificates.” Rates and information concerning transfer of War Savings Stamps to Treasury Savings Certificates. 3” x 8” 
4  D  10  Flyer – “Women’s Christian Home Campaign.” Group looking to build new Women’s Home. Looking to raise $250,000. Campaign dates January 30 through February 9, 1925. 11” x 8 3/8” 
4  D  11  Wedding invitation – “Mrs. Lemuel Allen Warfield requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Charlotte Stephenson to Mr. Frank La Motte Harney…” 1923. 4 ¼” x 5 3/8” folded 
4  D  12  Post card – “Office State and County Collector, St. Louis…” Robert Campbell’s tax bill for 1875. Theophile Papin is tax collector. 3” x 5 1/8” 
4  D  13  Stationery/notes – found between binders and cover of item #204. Three pieces of stationery belonging to Robert Campbell & Co. circa 1870s. also included is a page of notes relating to loans 
4  D  14  Envelope – from St. Francis Xavier’s (College) Church. On back of envelope are notes of expenses and sundries. Poor condition 
4  D  15  Envelopes – found mixed in with ledgers. Two in number. 3 ¾” x 8 11/16” 
4  D  16  Booklet – “Guests of an Old Time Inn.” Printed 1910. Produced by Ballantine and Sons Brewery and distributed by J.F. Conrad Grocer Co., 713-715 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. It gives a short history and describes the different types of beer produced by the brewery. 6” x 3 ½” 

Series Five: Financial Documents

Checks; check stubs; bank statements; account books for Robert Campbell; Robert Campbell’s companies and Hugh Campbell, by date; miscellaneous receipts. 1857-1924. Listed by first noted month and year per entry.

  • Subseries 5-A: Checkbooks of Robert Campbell, Robert Campbell and Company, 1857-1885
  • Subseries 5-B: Cancelled Checks, Check Receipts, Bank Statements, Business Notices – Hugh Campbell. 1892-1929
  • Subseries 5-C: Hugh Campbell’s Account Books, 1884-1926
  • Subseries 5-D: Later Receipts and Notices
Series Five Inventory
Series  Subseries  Item  Description 
5  A  1  Checkbook - Entries beginning July 16, 1857, through October 12, 1857. Check series #496-777. 14 ¾” x 6 3/8" 
5  A  2  Checkbook - "Robert Campbell in a/c with Merchants Bank, St. Louis." Dates from January 18, 1858, through March 28, 1859. Check series #250-734. 15" x 7" 
5  A  3  Checkbook - A fragment of a checkbook. Dates from January 28, 1858, through May 15, 1858. 3 ¾” x 9 ½” 
5  A  4  Checkbook – “Checks R.C.” Dates April 15, 1858, through May 9, 1859. 15 ¾” x 6 5/8” 
5  A  5  Checkbook – “State Saving Association, St. Louis, Mo. R.C.” dates from May 10, 1859, through August10, 1860. Check series #1-920 
5  A  6  Checkbook – “Checks R.C. & Co.” Dates from August 18, 1860, through June 30, 1862. 14 ¾” x 6 ½” 
5  A  7  Checks – two checks dated December 19, 1861, and December 21, 1861. Signed by John S. Shaw. 2” x 3 ½” folded 
5  A  8  Checkbook - Dates from June 26, 1862, through May 1, 1864. Lists of $ amounts and for whom 'favors' were sent. 7 ½” x 3 ½”. Fair condition. Binding and spine badly deteriorated 
5  A  9  Checkbook - "The Merchants' Bank.” Checks July 29, 1862, through May 30, 1865. R.C. and Co. Check series #2149-2570, #1572-2067. 14 ½” x 7" 
5  A  10  Checkbook - "Checks on M.N.B. R.C. and Co. (The Merchants' National Bank of Saint Louis)". Dates from August 17, 1865, through October 26, 1866. Check series #1-1010. 14 ½” x 5 ¼” 
5  A  11  Checkbook - "The Merchants' National Bank of St. Louis, R.C. and Co." Dates from October 27, 1866, through January 31, 1868. Check series #1011-1195. 15" x 5 ¼” 
5  A  12  Bank Receipt Book - Robert Campbell & Company. April 4, 1868, through December 31, 1872. 15" x 6" 
5  A  13  Checkbook - "Checks R.C. & Co." Dates from January 3, 1870, through September 7, 1874. 18" x 4 ¾” 
5  A  14  Checkbook - "Check on S.S.A. R.C. & Co." Dates from January 3, 1873, through December 11, 1876. Check series 7650-7950. 8 ½” x 5 3/8" 
5  A  15  Checkbook - "Checks R.C.E." Robert Campbell Estate. Dates from June 16, 1882, through May 18, 1885. Check series #1519-1710. 16 ½” x 6" 
5  A  16  Receipts - "The Merchants-Laclede National Bank of Saint Louis." Extra stock dividend notice. Dates: April 7, 1926; May 29, 1926; August 31, 1926; November 30, 1926; January 15, 1927; February 28, 1927; May 31, 1927; August 31, 1927; November 30, 1927; February 29, 1928; May 10, 1928; May 31, 1928; August 31, 1928; November 30, 1928; December 20, 1928; February 28, 1929; May 31, 1929 (2). 3 ¼” x 8 ½” 
5  A  17  Receipts - "The State National Bank of Saint Louis." Dividend on stock receipts. Dates: June 1, 1926; December 1, 1926 (2); June 1, 1927; December 1, 1927 (2); June 1, 1928; December 1, 1928 (2); June 2, 1929. 8 ¾” x 3 7/16" 
5  A  18  Check - Blank check found in checkbook above. From Robert Campbell Estate. 2 ¾” x 8 1/8" 
5  B  1  Check - "Merchants National Bank", Hugh Campbell's signature. September 27, 1892. $400 
5  B  2  Check Receipt Book - Dates from December 15, 1897, through June 23, 1900. Note: Serious deterioration of right bottom corner due to mold affects last few entries. 9 7/8" x 4 ½” 
5  B  3  Check Receipt Book -- Dates from September 11, 1902, through January 6, 1906. 9 7/8" x 4 ¾” 
5  B  4  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for 1913. Months included: November and December 
5  B  5  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for 1914. Months included: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September 
5  B  6  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1915. Months included: April, May, June, July 
5  B  7  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1916. Months included: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November 
5  B  8  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1917. Months included: November, December 
5  B  9  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1919. Months included: February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December 
5  B  10  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1920. Months included: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December. Also included: group of checks not included with monthly statements with a note from Hugh Campbell attached 
5  B  11  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1921. January through December 
5  B  12  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1922. January through December 
5  B  13  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1923. January through December 
5  B  14  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1924. January through December 
Statements - Hugh Campbell's checking account statements for year 1924. January through December 
5  B  15  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1925. January through December. 
Statements - Hugh Campbell's checking account statements for year 1925. January through December 
5  B  16  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1926. January through December 
5  B  17  Checks - Hugh Campbell's checks for year 1927. January through December 
5  B  18  Checkbook - "Robert w. Stuart, esq., 25 Broad Street, New York." Checkbook with most checks left unused. Stud dates from March 10, 1913, through February 13, 1920. Note 2 cents postage stamp loose in book. 3 1/8" x 10 ¼”. Very good condition 
5  B  19  Statements - Hugh Campbell's checking account statements for November and July, n.d. 
5  B  20  Deposit Note - Blank deposit slip from The Merchants' National Bank. Some notes have been made on the reverse side. 4 ½” x 7 1/8". Good condition 
5  C  1  Account Book - "Merchants' National Bank in Account with Hugh Campbell, Trustee." Only one entry made in book dated December 23, 1884. 6 ½” x 4 1/8". Good condition 
5  C  2  Account Book - "Merchants' National Bank in Account with Hugh Campbell." Dates from June 17, 1885, through August 19, 1891. 6 ½” x 4 1/8". Book in good condition. Binding is separating 
5  C  3  Savings Account Book - Hugh Campbell Jr.'s Savings Account with The Merchants-Laclede National Bank. Dates from June 8, 1895, through July 15, 1910. 6 5/8" x 4". Binding is fast deteriorating 
5  C  4  Account Book - "The Merchants-Laclede National Bank of St. Louis, Mo. in account with Hugh Campbell, Trustee for Hazlett K. Campbell. Entries begin October 13, 1920, through January 14, 1926. 6" x 3 ½” 
5  D  1  Receipt - "To Issac Buchanan, Dr. Florist, … New York." Dated May 4, 1885. $40 for flowers. 5 3/8" x 8 ½” 
5  D  2  Receipt - "The Pettes and Leathe Art Galleries. Bought of Henry B. Pettes Importing Co…" Dated May 13, 1885. $26.15 for frames and charts for photographs. 5 ½” x 8 ¼” 
5  D  3  Receipt - "Union Line. Through Freight Line Owned and Operated by The Pennsylvania Company…" Dated June 22, 1885. $1.39 for shipping two cartons of bric-a-brac. 5 ¼” x 7 15/16" 
5  D  4  Receipt - "0 1st Div. to the St. Louis Gas-Light Co. Dr." Dated May 5, 1885. $13.50 for electric lights. 3 3/16" x 8 ½” 
5  D  5  Receipt - "Pierre Lambert's Restaurant, S.W. Cor. Fourteenth & Lucas Place." Dated May 15, 1885. Dinner for the Campbell brothers - cost $52.50. The bill is signed "paid" by Pierre Lambert. 3 5/8" x 8 ½” 
5  D  6  Receipt - "To the Consumers Gas Savings Co. Dr." Dated May 5, 1885. $26.75 for gas. 3 ½” x 8 3/8" 
5  D  7  Receipts - Storage Vaults, Mississippi Valley Trust Company. Safety deposit box charge receipts. Oates; May 11, 19061 May 6, 19081 May 6, 19091 May 5, 19101 September 24, 19101 May 4, 19111 September 23, 19141 September 23, 1912; September 25, 1911. Various sizes 
5  D  8  Statement - "Statement September 4, 1912, Mississippi Valley Trust Company, St. Louis." Statement with photograph of bank on front. 3 7/16" x 6 3/16" 
5  D  9  Death Notice - "Pray for the Repose of the Soul of Mary Elizabeth Boyce December 21, 1917…" Addressed to Hugh Campbell. 4" x 2 ½” 
5  D  10  Receipts - "American Central Insurance Company." Stock dividend receipt. Dates: April 18, 1923; April 23, 1925. 3 3/8" x 8 3/8 
5  D  11  Government Notice - "Notice and Demand for Income Tax…" Dated August 16, 1826. Total assessment $13.45. 3" x 11” 
5  D  12  Notice - "The State National Bank of St. Louis." Dated December 1, 1928. Notice of annual stock holders meeting, Tuesday, January 8, 1929 

Series Six: Other Campbell Family Documents

Deeds. Copies of legal decisions, wills, genealogical materials and later letters relating to the Campbell family’s subsequent history in America after immigration from Ireland.

  • Subseries 6-A: Copies of Deeds, Wills, Estate Documents
  • Subseries 6-B: Campbell Genealogical Charts
  • Subseries 6-C: Later Letters
Series Six Inventory
Series  Subseries  Item  Description 
6  A  1  Memo Book - "Ex. W. C.C." William Campbell's notebook. Earliest notations are from 1818 and 1819. A few entries from 1836. Many of the notations are land surveys with longitude and latitude co-ordinates. 6 ¾” x 4 3/8". Parts of book are disintegrating 
6  A  2  Series of Legal Documents to be kept together as a set 
a - "Robert Campbell's Certificate of Naturalization." Dated December 2, 1834. Recorded with the Department of State Passport Bureau, No. 33753, July 4, 1867. 
b - "Copy Will of Hugh Campbell, August 5, 1809". Signed. Aghalane, Parish of Upper Badony, County Tyrone, Ireland. 
c - Life History of Robert Campbell by the Southern History Company, St. Louis, Mo. Perhaps written by Spiegelberg. No date. 
d - Deed of Settlement - Dated February 14, 1877. This is the deed that is referred to in previous legal documents. This continuing copy recorded November 6, 1879. 
e - Lease - "The Rt. Honorable George Knox to Mr. Hugh Campbell, Lease of a Moiety of the Town and Lands of Aghalane County, Tyrone." Copy. Dated August 18, 1825. 
f - "Mr. John Campbell - 1st part, Mr. Hugh Campbell 2nd part, Mr. Andrew Campbell – 3rd part Conveyance". Copy. Dated February 16, 1780. #2. 
g - "John Hamilton, Esq., to John Campbell Lease for Lives Renewable Forever of one-half of Aghylane. Rent 16 pounds." Dated March 22, 1763. #1. Copy. 
h - "James O'Gibby, Esq., to Hugh Campbell, Esq. Grant in Fee of Part of the Lands of Aghylane County, Tyrone." Dated December 16, 1857. Copy. 
6  A  3  Legal Document - "Requested Deed by Trustees to Hugh Campbell and refusal." Request dated March 13, 1881. Dated April 4, 1881 
6  A  4  Legal Documents - Handwritten legal documents pertaining to land held by the Campbell Estate and currently trusteed by Thomas T. Gantt and David Ranken. A squabble over deed. Notarized May 24, 1881. Two copies. (See legal brief report of trial.) "Indemnity to Gantt and Ranken…" 
6  A  5  Legal Document - "Estate of Robert Campbell. Report of Noble and Orrick, Attorney for Estate at El Paso, Texas." Dated January 2, 1882. 6 1/8" x 9 1/16" 
6  A  6  Legal Document - "Estate of Robert Campbell. Report of Noble and Orrick, Attorney for Estate at El Paso, Texas." Dated January 2, 1882. Second copy found 
6  A  7  Legal Documents - "Acknowledgement of Satisfaction from James A. Campbell." Dated June 15, 1885. Handwritten and notarized. Paper pertains to the division of the Robert Campbell Trust following the death of Virginia J. Campbell 
6  A  8  Legal Document - "Application of Hugh Campbell surviving trustee, for transfer of 4 a/c bonds, affidavit John W. Noble." Dated June 27, 1885 
6  A  9  Legal Documents - "Application of Hugh Campbell, surviving trustee, for transfer of registered 4 a/c now standing in the name of Virginia J. Campbell and Hugh Campbell, Trustees." June 27, 1885 
6  A  10  Legal Document - "Declarations of Trust by Hugh Campbell and James A. Campbell." Dated January 19, 1887 
6  A  11  Legal Documents - "Deed - Thomas T. Gantt and David Ranken to Hugh Campbell and James A. Campbell." Dated January 19, 1887. Real estate transaction 
6  A  12  Legal Document - "Request by Hugh Campbell and James A. Campbell to Thomas T. Gantt and David Ranken to convey." Pertaining to real estate in question held by trustees. Dated January 19, 1887 
6  A  13  Letter - from Allen C. Orrick, counsellor-at-law, regarding lawsuit filed against J. W. Bull. Case involves Hugh Campbell, Jr. foreclosing the mortgage. A copy of the oral comments and final decree are enclosed. 8 ½” x 10 ½” (letter). 8 ½” x 13" (legal papers) 
6  A  14  Letter - from T. Gantt, June 10, 1885. Subject is the transfer of deed in question throughout these papers. Reference is made to the deed of February 1877. Paper is fragile and deteriorating 
6  B  1  Campbell Genealogical Charts 
a - Genealogy - Descendants of Sarah Campbell. Five copies of chart one. Five copies of chart two. 
Five copies of chart three - descendants of Andrew Campbell 
b – Genealogy – Campbell Genealogy – Revision of October 13, 1937. The children of Hugh Campbell. 13” x 8 ½” 
c - Chart - showing genealogical lines. 11" x 8 1/2". 
d - Memo and Genealogy - Letter to Mr. Kroeger from Allen C. Orrick. Genealogy was furnished by Miss Elizabeth Campbell. Dated August 3, 1938. 13" x 8 1/2". 
e - Genealogical Chart - Three charts showing the descendants of the grandparents of Hazlett K. Campbell, descendants of Sarah (Campbell) Campbell and descendants of Andrew Campbell. 6 copies of each chart. 19" x 12 1/2". 
f - Document - Photocopy of "Valuation of Robert Campbell's Estate." Dated March 16, 1885. 14" x 8 1/2". 
g - Newspaper - "Kansas City Star, Sunday, May 29, 1927." Article on the Campbell family with photographs. 
h - Deed of Settlement - Dated February 15, 1877. This is the deed that the law suits between Gantt, Ranken and the Campbells have focused on. 14" x 8 1/2". Good condition 
i - Document - Deed - "Virginia J. Campbell et aI's Trustees to Thomas Allen". Dated January 18, 1881. Recorded June 23, 1939. 18" x 11 1/4". Photostat copy. Good condition. 
j - Document - Lawyers notes concerning the estate of 
Robert Campbell's father in Ireland. August 16 through December 9, 1876. 13 1/2" x 18 3/4". Photostat copy. 
k - Letter and Records - Letter from Harry Trail, Attorney, to Harry W. Kroeger, Attorney. Included with letter are Hazlett Kyle Campbell and James A. Campbell's photostatic records of attendance at Washington University between 1870 and 1876. 89 pages. 
6  C  1  Letter - to Hugh Campbell from Eliza Rose of Kansas City. Dated January 18, 1918. Holograph. 2 7/8" x 5" 
6  C  2   Letter - "Newmarket Bank of St. Louis" from the Organization Committee. Solicitation to stockholders for the new bank. Four articles: a letter, a subscription form, a return address envelope and the cover envelope. Circa 1916. 4 1/8' X 9 1/2"