Peter P. Wright papers, 1837-1877.

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Peter P. Wright papers, 1837-1877.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/300040683

This collection contains correspondence and other papers relating to his legal career. It also covers his activities with life insurance, surveying, and western land speculation, and papers relating to the Washingtonian Society, a temperance organization. The papers include letters from two of Wright's brothers concerning experiences in California during the Gold Rush, and from Jay Gould concerning promotion of an atlas and history of Delaware County, N.Y. The papers are arranged chronologically.

2 linear ft. (4 boxes)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7281794

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Gould, Jay, 1836-1892

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Gould purchased Lyndhurst in 1880, using it as a summer home and country retreat. From the description of Family papers, 1863-1905. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155540352 Businessman and financier. From the description of Papers of Jay Gould, 1873-1876. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453645 Financier, New York City. From the description of Address book, [18--]. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58665136 ...

Wright, Peter Poyntz

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Washingtonian Temperance Society

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