Notebooks, 1903-1905, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection includes nine of John Coburn’s letter books (V059) ranging 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 land in Ontonagon County, Michigan, and mining claims in the west (1850-1865). Coburn’s memorandum books contain addresses, legal case notes, receipts, and cures for diseases (1904-1905); a scrapbook of the 1867 political campaign; Coburn’s account book (1865); an article by Coburn on riots in Indianapolis and other Indiana towns during the American Civil War; and notes and drafts of speeches. There are also oversize land grants (OB171) and certificates and an indenture, ranging from 1813 to 1876 (OBC092).
Correspondents include Roscoe Conkling, Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William Tecumseh Sherman, Daniel W. Voorhees, and Lew Wallace.
Correspondents include Roscoe Conkling, Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William Tecumseh Sherman, Daniel W. Voorhees, and Lew Wallace.
Dates
- 1813-1904
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.15 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box, 10 volumes, 3 medium oversize folders, 1 large oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Coburn, John, 1825-1908 (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
