Papers, 1830-1863.

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Papers, 1830-1863.

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Primarily correspondence, commissions, orders, and other military papers of Jennings. Includes deeds and contracts (1842-54) concerning the sale of slaves and land to James R. Jennings of New Orleans, LA., and resolutions and minutes of directors meetings of the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad during the Civil War.

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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