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Box 5

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Contains 55 Results:

The Frontier Guardian articles , 1849-1850

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 782 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Hand-copied articles that appeared in 1849 and 1850 in this Kanesville, Iowa, newspaper; includes a cover note from Clarence Reckmeyer, who sent them to Ellison. 5 leaves.

Dates: 1849-1850
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 782, Robert Spurrier Ellison papers / Robert Spurrier Ellison research and reference file

Ernest A. Garlington biographical sketch, date of production not identified

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 782 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Biographical sketch, n.d. 4 pages.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 782, Robert Spurrier Ellison papers / Robert Spurrier Ellison research and reference file

Mitchel P. Gilliam letters, 1847-1864

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 782 Series 8
Scope and Contents Letters written to M.P. Gilliam in Champoeg County (later Marion), Oregon Territory by his parents Catherine and Warren Taylor of Andrew County, Missouri, 1847-1848, sending admonitions, news of family and friends, and lamenting delayed plans for crossing to Oregon. 2 ink holographs. Letter to M.P. and S.C. Gilliam from "your affectionate brother," John W. Taylor of Marion County, Oregon Territory, Feb. 22, 1857, with family news, comments on economic conditions and Indian fights, and...
Dates: 1847-1864
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 782, Robert Spurrier Ellison papers / Robert Spurrier Ellison research and reference file

Amos Gould research and reference files, 1869-1873

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 782 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Warranty Deed from Orville Goodhue, Receiver, Amboy, Lansing and Traverse Bay Railroad Company, to Amos Gould of Shiawassee County, transferring land in Tuscola County, Recorded Feb. 23, 1869. Attached is a letter to Mr. Gould from O. M. Barnes, Commissioner, Land Department of the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad Company, Lansing, Michigan, Sept. 24, 1873, disputing the validity of the deed.

Dates: 1869-1873
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 782, Robert Spurrier Ellison papers / Robert Spurrier Ellison research and reference file

Amos Gould commissioner's deed, 1869 February 5

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 782 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Commissioner's Deed from the Amboy, Lansing and Traverse Bay Railroad Company by J. L. Chipman, Commissioner, to Amos Gould, transferring land in Saginaw County, Recorded Feb. 5, 1869. Both deeds are ADS's.

Dates: 1869 February 5
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 782, Robert Spurrier Ellison papers / Robert Spurrier Ellison research and reference file

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