Milton S. Latham papers and scrapbooks, 1848-1921.

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Milton S. Latham papers and scrapbooks, 1848-1921.

Consists of letters and documents pertaining to Latham's political and professional activities. Contains U.S. Senatorial correspondence, drafts of Senate bills, documents referring to political scandals in which Latham was involved, and legal documents, including deeds, a transcript of a lawsuit involving Latham, and documents regarding Calif. land claims. Includes two scrapbooks in memoriam for Latham's nephews, Charles and Milton. Scrapbooks contain letters of condolence, newspaper clippings, a genealogy of the Latham family, and family photographs.

2 boxes (1.0 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6736806

California historical society

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Latham, Milton S. (Milton Slocum), 1827-1882

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Milton S. Latham was a United States Senator from California during the 1860s. From the description of Milton Latham papers, 1850-1860. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81260138 Latham was a Calif. lawyer, admitted to the bar in 1848. In 1851, he was elected District Attorney for the Sacramento Judicial District. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1852-1855) and Senate (1860-1863). From the description of Milton S. Latham papers and scrapbooks, 1848-19...

Latham family.

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