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Elizabeth R. McRae New letter

 Collection — Folder: S1011
Identifier: S1011

Scope and Contents

This collection includes a letter and envelope sent to Elizabeth R. (McRae) New (Mrs. John C. New) from the Indianapolis Firemen's Benefit Association and dated February 19, 1885. The letter is a thank-you for her "kind remembrance" and "bounteous repast" she supplied to the firemen.

Dates

  • 1885/02/19

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This collection is open for research.

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Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Biographical Note

Elizabeth R. (McRae) New was the second wife of John C. New, Treasurer of the United States (1875-1876) under President Grant and U.S. Consul General, London, England, (1889-1893) and the mother of Senator Harry S. New. New was born in Louisiana on February 4, 1845 and died in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 19, 1935.

Source:

"Harry S. New's Mother Dies: Was Widow of Treasurer of U.S. and Consul at London." Indianapolis Star, February 20, 1935.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy's estate.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Related Materials

Materials relating to this collection may be found in the following collections in Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN:

L717: John C. New collection

OBC045: John C. New appointment certificates

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2016/06/10 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2016/06/10 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid revised 2021/10/20 by Brittany Kropf.

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Title
Elizabeth R. McRae New letter
Status
Completed
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Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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