Papers of John C. Underwood, 1865-1870.

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Papers of John C. Underwood, 1865-1870.

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Miscellaneous professional and political correspondence of Judge Underwood. Included are his legal opinions and correspondence with legislators, clerks, lawyers, Republican politicians, etc. discussing legal matters and political situation, particularly Virginia Constitutional Convention (1867-1868). Also included is miscellaneous correspondence of William H. Barry who clerked for Judge Underwood and later served in as a clerk in U.S. Circuit Court.

62 pieces.1 box.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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