Coburn, John, 1825-1908
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel D. Pratt collection
Collection
Identifier: L128
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of Daniel D. Pratt’s legal and political papers from the period 1831 to 1877. His legal papers include correspondence, briefs, legal and financial documents, and notes regarding his cases in Logansport and northern Indiana, including both criminal and civil cases. The collection also contains papers regarding collection of debts for eastern law firms and papers related to the settlement of the estate of Senator John Tipton. Additionally, there are...
Dates:
1816-1901
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Daniel D. Pratt collection
John Coburn, "Two Military Picnics" reminiscences
Collection — Folder: S1778
Identifier: S1778
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a typewritten copy of the U.S. Civil War reminiscences of General John Coburn titled, "Two Military Picnics: The Bloodless Battle of Pogue's Run and the Expected Massacre at New Abany and Jeffersonville, Ind." circa 1880s. Coburn begins his story with the following sentence: "I propose to relate some incidents that came under my observation while a soldier, and with which I had a personal connection." Though potentially serious, he refers to the events as "picnics"...
Dates:
circa 1880s
John L. Coburn collection
Collection
Identifier: L034
Scope and Contents
The collection includes 9 of John Coburn’s letter books rangin from 1879 to 1903, chiefly relating to his Indianapolis law practice, but also including letters on Republican Party politics, local civic activities, and Indiana history; correspondence regarding political appointments, and his work on banking and military affairs; other correspondence regarding politics; correspondence and financial papers relating to the settlement of the estate of Augustus Coburn, including papers relating to...
Dates:
1813-1904
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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John L. Coburn collection
