Papers, 1890-1923.

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Papers, 1890-1923.

Material pertaining to the death of Representative Cockran encompasses sympathy letters to his widow, his will, and those of other family members, agreements, and a list of the contents of his residence. Also printed texts of his addresses about the trial of Thomas J. Mooney whom he defended, and speeches he delivered on other issues.

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