Stevens T. Mason papers, 1827-1842.

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Stevens T. Mason papers, 1827-1842.

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Correspondence, drafts of letters to Andrew Jackson and to Secretary of State John Forsyth; draft of his inaugural address, 1838, and drafts of nine other messages to the Legislature; membership certificates; business and miscellaneous papers, including material concerning the Toledo War, Indian problems, purchase of books for University of Michigan and his appointment as Secretary of the Michigan Territory; also visual materials. Correspondents include: Lewis Cass, John Norvell, George W. Owen, and. Aaron Vail.

.3 linear ft. and 1 oversize folder.

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Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866

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Owen, G. W. (George W.)

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