DATES: June 25th, 1864
CREATORS: P.D. Vandeventer and W.L. Comb
EXTENT: One file folder
SCOPE: This collection contains two written documents detailing the sale of 40 acres of land. One document includes all the details of the sale, and the second document contains a survey of the land sold and a drawing of the land area. The first document explains that John L. Thompson paid $850 for 40 acres of land that was to be deeded by John Vandeventer to Mrs. Jane E. Cowherd and her husband David. The second document is a survey of that land, including a drawing of the parameter of the 40 acres and signed by W.L. Comb. The drawing includes an intersection of the Middle Fork and South Fork of Salt River bisecting an area of the land, which is located in Monroe County, Missouri.
ACCESS: This is collection M-707. This collection is available for on-site use only in the Rare Book and Manuscripts Reading Room. Some of the collection may be photocopied, digitally scanned or photographed, depending on condition. Researchers are advised to call ahead concerning changes in hours due to University intersessions and holidays. The St. Louis Mercantile Library is located on levels one and two of the Thomas Jefferson Library building. More information about conducting research with the archival collections of the Library, including current building hours and reading room policies, can be found on our Research page.
RESTRICTIONS: None
Preferred Citation note: The preferred citation for this collection is “From the Special Collections of the St. Louis Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri – St. Louis.”
INVENTORY: One file folder containing two written documents, one being the sale of the land and the other a survey of the land with included drawing.
