Alexander D. Fraser papers, 1766-1888.

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Alexander D. Fraser papers, 1766-1888.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/304436077

Chiefly papers pertaining to Fraser's domestic and legal activities. Includes many papers (ca. 1797-1827) from the estate of James May (d. 1829) ; papers (ca. 1783-1825) of the Detroit merchant firm of George Meldrum and William Park; and papers (ca. 1806-25) relating to the estate of Jacques Lasselle of River Raisin (now Monroe), Mich; together with roll of an Election at Detroit on January 14-15, 1799.

2 linear ft. (4 boxes, 1 wallet, 3 volumes, 5 large manuscripts)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7286570

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Lasselle, Jacques.

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Fraser, Alexander David, 1796-1887

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Alexander Fraser was a native of Inverness, Scotland, who studied law, came to America, and settled in Detroit in 1823. He became a prominent citizen of the city, as well as a successful lawyer. From the description of Alexander D. Fraser papers, 1766-1888. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 304436077 ...

Park, William, 1783-1825,

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Meldrum, George Kenneth, 1905-1978

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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...