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Box 18

 Container

Contains 13 Results:

Envelope labeled "From Horace Greeley", 28 September 1852, 16 April 1869

 File — Box: 18, Folder: 31
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 4 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents All letters are written from Horace Greeley. The first one was written on 28 September 1852 to Thomas L. Kane, discussing his return from the State Convention. He also mentions Elisha's voyage, and believes that Sir John Franklin and his crew are dead. The second letter is also to Kane which gives him a letter of introduction to Hamilton Fish. It is dated 16 April 1869. The third letter is from Greeley to Fish introducing Kane, and it discusses Kane's regard for...
Dates: 28 September 1852, 16 April 1869

Paper labeled "Horace Greeley" , May 1853-1854

 File — Box: 18, Folder: 31
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 4 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents These letters are all written by Horace Greeley.The first item is a letter to Kane, and asks if Kane's brother can look over their specifications because a patent hasn't been issued. Dated 7 October 1853.The second item is a photocopy of a newspaper clipping that discusses Elisha Kane and finding Sir John Franklin. The third item is a letter to Kane talking about his new farm and home. Dated 8 May 1853.The forth item is a letter written to Kane...
Dates: May 1853-1854