William M. Piatt Papers, 1843-1908; (bulk 1845-1883).

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William M. Piatt Papers, 1843-1908; (bulk 1845-1883).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20019598

Collection is comprised of letters to and from Piatt. Topics include Pennsylvania canals; Democratic Party politics in Pennsylvania during the 1840s, 1850s, and 1860s; the temperance movement; the Piatt family; Pennsylvania railroads; the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention of 1872; and the Liberal Republican Party. Addition (2008-0297) (10 items; 0.1 lin. ft., 1853-1908) includes letters to and from William Piatt, along with two later letters from his sons. This addition has been interfiled with the collection. Addition (2009-0239) (63 items; 0.2 lin. ft., 1846-1873 and undated) comprises letters to and from William Piatt. Most are from family members. This addition has been interfiled with the collection.

593 items.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6992284

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Democratic Party. Pennsylvania

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Piatt, William

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Lawyer and state legislator of Tunkhannock and Harrisburg, Pa. From the description of William M. Piatt Papers, 1843-1908; (bulk 1845-1883). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20019598 ...

Pennsylvania. Constitutional Convention (1872-1873)

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Liberal Republican Party

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Pyatte family.

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