Archive Record
Metadata
Title |
Elijah Dewey Papers |
Object Name |
Papers, Personal |
Dates of Creation |
1855-1883 |
Scope & Content |
About 20 Letters addressed to Elijah Dewey while he was in California, 1855-1857. Most from his father Jedidiah, one from his uncle Stephen Bingham. Most discuss money matters, and Jedidiah's concern for his son's well being. Also one account for Sophie’s account with J.C. Haswell and letter from her father (?) Dr. C.S. Haswell. Dewey was involved, but it's not immediately clear how. 1881 diary for Elijah Dewey, "page a day" type. Group of papers related to Elijah Dewey and a lawsuit with the Lebanon Springs Railroad. Leases related to Trenor Park 1850s and clipping related to a lawsuit that involved Park and Dewey in California. Most material related to Dewey's lawsuit with the Lebanon Springs Railroad regarding payments for damage to land used by Railroad, 1881-83. |
Related People |
Dewey, Elijah (1833-1912) Dewey, Jedediah (1794-1864) Park, Trenor William Bingham, Stephen Haswell, John C. |
Catalog Number |
2024.10 |