Samuel Arnold political and family papers, 1839-1869.

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Samuel Arnold political and family papers, 1839-1869.

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Letters to and from Arnold, a Haddam, Connecticut, farmer, quarry operator, state representative and Congressman. The majority of the correspondence concerns the appointment of post masters in New Haven and Middlesex counties, while petitions and reports concern the construction of a new county jail and workhouse, petitions to incorporate the town of Higganum, and petitions to move the courts and workhouse to Middletown. One 1855 letter mentions the "humbug" of Nebraska. Correspondents include Connecticut politicians James T. Pratt and James Phelps. The collection also contains Samuel Arnold's deeds for land in Haddam, and some financial records. Brothers Isaac and Jonathan Arnold are represented by assorted legal and financial documents, including the settlement of Jonathan's estate.

0.25 linear feet (1/2 box).

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Connecticut. General Assembly

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United States. Post Office Department

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Arnold, Jonathan Mackay

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Arnold, Isaac, 1840-1901

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Arnold, Samuel, 1806?-1869

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Samuel Arnold, born in Haddam, was a member of the state house of representatives in 1839, 1842, 1844 and 1851. He was elected to Congress and served from 1857-1859. In addition, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1860 and 1864. From the description of Samuel Arnold political and family papers, 1839-1869. (Hartford Public Library). WorldCat record id: 270710129 A Haddam, Conn., bank president, ship owner, farmer, agent for the town fund, and U.S. Cong...

Phelps, James, 1822-1900

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