Austin H. Brown papers, 1830-1901.

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Austin H. Brown papers, 1830-1901.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/247223086

This collection contains Brown's personal and business correspondence. It includes letters from his father, William J. Brown, his brother, George, cousin, John Ferguson. Also included are letters to President Grover Cleveland recommending Brown for a federal appointment, a report on fraudulent claims in the Horse Claims division, a scrapbook of theatrical programs and announcements for the Metropolitan Theater, and Masonic and Democratic Party programs.

639 items 2 mss boxes 1 volume.

Indiana State Library - ISL

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SNAC Resource ID: 7136808

Indiana State Library - ISL

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