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Letter, S. C. Pomeroy to My dear good little man [Thaddeus Hyatt] Author: Pomeroy, S. C. (Samuel Clarke), 1816-1891 Date: February 14, 1859 Responding to Hyatt's letter of February 2 in which he seems to have authorized the sale of the "Lightfoot," Pomeroy discussed that potential deal and others, regarding the growth and development of Atchison. Pomeroy also discussed making loans at up to 10 percent per month, informed Hyatt that "the Cars run through to St. Jo. To day for the first time," and painted a very optimistic picture of Atchison's prosperity and future prospects. The letter was signed, "Your 'fat belly' friend . . ." Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: Samuel Pomeroy Collection, #476 Item Number: 100312 Number of images: 7 Keywords: Atchison and St. Joseph Railroad; Atchison, Kansas Territory; Banks and banking; Lightfoot (steamboat); Loans; Missouri River; Pikes Peak gold rush; Railroads; St. Joseph, Missouri; Steamboats |
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