James May papers, 1783-1829.

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James May papers, 1783-1829.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/290984678

Papers include daybooks, ledgers and transcripts of a scrapbook relating to May's activities and Detroit's history. The collection also contains material relating to legal fees of May's son-in-law, Alexander D. Fraser.

2 linear ft. (3 wallets, 6 volumes, 1 large manuscript, 1 microfilm reel)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7268366

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Fraser, Alexander, -1794

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May, James, 1756-1829

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Marshal of the Michigan Territory. From the description of James May account, 1806-1807. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778547 James May (1756-1829) was a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Wayne County (Mich.) and, later, Chief Justice. Arrest warrants and legal papers he signed may be found in the F. Navarre papers and Charles I. Walker Papers in the Clarke Historical Library. Hull served as Governor of Michigan, 1805-1813, and Griswold was Secretary o...