Land in The Louisiana Territory
In 1799, Manuel Lisa requested a land grant; according to his letter to the Spanish governor, Manuel wanted it "upon one of the banks of the River Missouri, in a place where may be found some small creek emptying into the said river, in order to facilitate the raising of cattle, and, with time, to be able to make shipments of salted and dried meat to the capital.After being awarded the grant,Manuel Lisa and his wife relocated to St. Louis, where they purchased a home on Second Street near the Mississippi River.
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