This unique and comprehensive collection of newspapers and manuscripts provides a fascinating insight into the history and culture of Missouri and Illinois in the 19th century. Chronologically arranged and carefully curated by the St. Louis Mercantile Library Association, this collection includes numerous rare and valuable documents, covering a wide range of topics such as politics, economics, social issues, and more. With its wealth of primary source material and engaging historical commentary, this collection is an invaluable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich history of the American Midwest. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.