Douglass and Walker records, 1836-1844.

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Douglass and Walker records, 1836-1844.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/302411978

The business was chiefly concerned with collections, disputes over property, contracts, etc. All the partners were prominent as lawyers and as citizens. The papers consist of letters received and are confined to strictly legal matters.

2 linear ft. (4 boxes)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7284946

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Farnsworth and Bates (Detroit, Mich.)

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Douglass & Walker

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Henry N. Walker came to Detroit from New York in 1834, studied law, and in 1836 became a member of the law firm of Farnsworth and Bates. In 1836 the firm became known as Bates & Walker, and in 1840, Douglas & Walker. From the description of Douglass and Walker records, 1836-1844. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 302411978 ...

Walker, Henry N. (Henry Nelson), 1811-1886

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Detroit lawyer and businessman. Born in Chautauqua County, New York on Nov. 30, 1811, Henry N. Walker attended the Fredonia Academy and read law with James Mullett. In 1834 he came to Detroit, where he was admitted to the bar, and became a partner of Farnworth, Douglass & Campbell. In 1837 Walker was master in chancery; attorney general from 1843-1845; state representative in 1846, and Supreme Court reporter. Walker served as city historiographer, postmaster, 1859-18...

Bates, Douglass & Walker.

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Douglas & Walker (Detroit, Mich.)

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