Politics, Government, and Law
Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
James A. Garfield presidential land grant and military letter
Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225551610]
Identifier: MSS 3897
Abstract
A certificate signed by James A. Garfield and a military letter, 1881-1882.
Dates:
1881-1882
Russell family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1511
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, journals, daybooks, newspaper clippings, a scrapbook, rough drafts of a few of Samuel Russell's papers and letters, a passport, genealogical information, memorabilia pamphlets, books, and an oil painting. The second part of the collection deals mainly with Samuel Russell, Jr. and his legal career with Senator William Henry King and with the King, Burton & Nibley law firm. This section includes correspondence and papers prepared and written by...
Dates:
1822-1954
John M. Vaughan letters
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230319979]
Identifier: MSS SC 2160
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letters addressed to Samuel Russell, a Mormon in Salt Lake City, Utah, during the American Civil War. Also included is a typescript of some of the letters. The letters tell about Vaughan's dislike for Abraham Lincoln, his visits to Virginia and the battlefield of Second Manassas (Bull Run) where he helped care for the wounded, and his anti-black sentiments.
Dates:
1862-1863