Stephen Johnson Field letters addressed to him, 1862-1896.

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Stephen Johnson Field letters addressed to him, 1862-1896.

Many of the letters, written when Field was serving on the U.S. Supreme Court, comment on Court decisions and Field's opinions. A few letters, dated earlier, are not addressed to Field.

Originals : 1 box.Copies : partial microfilm reel : negative (Rich. BNEG Box 1030:7) and positive.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7016017

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