Papers, 1864-1893.

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Papers, 1864-1893.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145785245

Business papers, mainly 1880-1893, of a Civil War general, railroad organizer, and founder of West Superior, Wisconsin, primarily documenting Hammond's land speculating, real estate, and commercial development activities in West Superior. Also documented is the management of Hammond's properties after his death by his son Ogden and H. Knox Taylor, and Odgen's own investments in West Superior. The collection also contains a short autobiography, a group portrait depicting Hammond as a general on W.T. Sherman's staff, and other items.

0.8 c.f. (2 archives boxes)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6848474

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Hammond, John Henry, 1833-1890

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Hammond was an officer in the Union army during the Civil War. After the war he worked for the railroads and as Superintendent of Indian Affairs in the Dakota Territory. From the description of Hammond, John Henry, 1833-1890 1860-1890 Papers. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49235917 American army officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Head Quarters 15th A.C.", to Admiral Porter, 1863 Feb. 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record i...

Land and River Improvement Company.

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Superior Terminal and Transfer Railway Company.

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Hammond, Ogden H.

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