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J. Calhoun letter and note

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1831

Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter and survey notes. The letter was written from the Surveyor General's office in Leavenworth, Kansas on 25 Aug. 1855 to a deputy surveyor giving instructions for surveying Shawnee lands.

Dates

  • 1855 August 25

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from J. Calhoun letter and note must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical Note

Surveyor general of Kansas and Nebraska.

Extent

2 items (4 p.)(0.02 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Donated by S. Clyde Johnson in 1981.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; S. Clyde Johnson; 1981.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of J. Calhoun letter and note
Status
In Progress
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 September 8
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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