The Preston B. Plumb letters. 1880-1891.

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The Preston B. Plumb letters. 1880-1891.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/33232935

This collection contains general correspondence between Plumb and an individual named Cavaness. One letter was written to Philip Morgan, the American minister to Mexico City. In this letter Plumb requests an escort for two female travelers.

.25 linear feet.

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7349077

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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Plumb, Preston B., 1837-1891

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Preston Plumb was born October 12, 1837 at Berkshire, Delaware County, Ohio. He was the first born of, David and Hannah Marie (Bierce) Plumb. He later added the middle name to improve the appearance of his signature. David was a wagon maker and Preston worked with him in his shop. The family moved to Berlin Township in 1843 and then to Marysville, Union County, Ohio in 1846. Preston attended prep school for three years. Preston attended Kenyon College at Gambier, Ohio by working in the printing ...