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Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas L. Kane correspondence on the Mexican War, 1846 June-1846 December

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains Kane's correspondence relating to the Mexican War, focusing on his efforts to gain a military commission. Materials dated from June to December 1846.

Dates: 1846 June-1846 December
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 792, Kane family papers / Thomas L. Kane papers on the American West and politics

Elisha Whittlesey letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324243]
Identifier: MSS SC 2505
Scope and Contents

Letter-press copy of a handwritten letter. The item is dated 21 March 1857 and addressed to Lewis Cass (1782-1866), Secretary of State for the United States in the Buchanan administration. Whittelsey's letter relates to a request of William H. Hooper, Secretary of the Utah Territory, regarding requisitions for 1857.

Dates: 1857 March 21
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Elisha Whittlesey letter

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