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West (U.S.) -- Politics and government

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

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

Thomas L. Kane papers on the American West and politics, 1845-1930

 Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains material relating to Kane's related activities connected with the development of the American West. Includes information on his lobbying for appointment to territorial governorships, his interests in Alaska and Mexico, Western railroad development, and his correspondence with a variety of state and national politicians.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1845-1930