Post, Justus. Letter, March 29, 1825

This collection includes a letter from Justus Post to Alex L. Jackson, Esquire. The letter discusses Post’s thoughts on a charter for the creation of a canal.

Justus Post (1780-1846) served as a colonel during the War of 1812. In 1815, he moved his family to Missouri where he would help found the town of Chesterfield. Post served as a judge in St. Louis County and a representative in the Missouri state legislature. Post also helped establish the Bank of St. Louis and worked as a surveyor in Missouri and Illinois, helping plan the Illinois and Michigan Canal route.

This collection includes one letter written by Justus Post to Alex L. Jackson, Esq. Post began his letter by asking Jackson for his opinion on the canal report. Post wanted Jackson’s opinion by the middle of June as that was when the Board of Trustees would meet about the canal. Post also wrote that he was certain the canal would be a good investment, as the canal could become “the most valuable stock in America.” Post ended the letter by stating that he believes the canal charter to be very favorable and asks Jackson to show the charter to one of Post’s friends.

This letter was purchased by the Library in March of 2025.