Railroad papers, 1854-1867
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of correspondence to Joshua Leach’s brother James, who was a lawyer in Stamping Ground and New Castle, Kentucky. The correspondence covered politics, business transactions (railroad and land), and family matters. In addition, the collection also includes letters from Leach’s relatives in Weatherford, Texas (1860–1861) and Natchez, Mississippi (1867–1868).
The collection contains business papers of the Cincinnati and Indianapolis Junction Railroad Company and leach’s personal land matters. The papers relate to purchases, appraisal of land, company finances, lawsuits, and other legal and financial issues (1853–1867). The collection also contains an account booklet of 1853 and papers regarding land in Union County, Indiana (1831–1838).
The collection contains business papers of the Cincinnati and Indianapolis Junction Railroad Company and leach’s personal land matters. The papers relate to purchases, appraisal of land, company finances, lawsuits, and other legal and financial issues (1853–1867). The collection also contains an account booklet of 1853 and papers regarding land in Union County, Indiana (1831–1838).
Dates
- 1831-1883
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Leach, Joshua (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
