Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin Franklin Stevens letter
Collection — Folder: S1249
Identifier: S1249
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises one photocopied letter from Benjamin Harrison in Washington, D.C. to Benjamin Franklin Stevens in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 20, 1886, regarding Harrison's political campaign and a request for Stevens' assistance with the campaign and with preventing voter fraud.
Dates:
1886
Elijah Walker Halford letter
Collection — Folder: S0568
Identifier: S0568
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a typed letter, on Executive Mansion letterhead, from E. W. Halford to the Rev. John P. Newman of Omaha, Nebraska on November 12, 1892. The letter writer speculates on a possible post-Presidential occupation for President Harrison and suggests that the recipient speak with Senator Stanford about this potential occupation. He uses the phrase “confidential absolutely” and asks that his name not be mentioned in connection with the suggestion
Dates:
1892/11/12