Scripps, J. L. (John Locke), 1818-1866

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Scripps was co-founder of the Chicago Tribune, postmaster of Chicago during the Civil War, and first biographer of Abraham Lincoln.

From the description of Chicago post office letterbook, April 1861-June 1864. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 298561653

Scripps was co-founder of the Chicago Tribune, postmaster of Chicago, and first biographer of Abraham Lincoln.

From the description of Letter, January 5, 1859. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 298563284

Co-founded the Chicago Tribune, appointed post-master of Chicago by Abraham Lincoln in 1861, and wrote the first biography of Abraham Lincoln.

From the description of Letters, 1851-1864. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54682246

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associatedWith Bagby, John C. person
associatedWith Bross, William, 1813-1890. person
associatedWith Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. person
associatedWith Medill, Joseph, 1823-1899. person
associatedWith Morrison, William R. (William Ralls), 1825-1909. person
associatedWith Schneider, George, 1823-1905. person
associatedWith Scripps family. family
associatedWith Scripps (Family : 1818-1924 : U.S.) family
associatedWith Scripps, William Henry Baker, 1838-1874. person
associatedWith Union League of America. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Illinois--Chicago
Illinois
Illinois
Chicago (Ill.)
United States
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Plank roads
Postal service
Postal service
Postmasters
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Birth 1818-02-27

Death 1866-09-21

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