Legal papers, 1842-1887.

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Legal papers, 1842-1887.

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Papers regarding three cases handled by the law partnership of George B. Young and William H. Lightner. They consist primarily of correspondence, affidavits, and legal briefs (1842-1885) regarding George I. Desnoyer's claim to the estate of his father, Stephen Desnoyer of St. Paul.

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