Papers, 1822-1851.

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Papers, 1822-1851.

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Whitcomb's political and business papers, printed materials, and a scrapbook. Documents concerning his early legal career, 1822-1826, are from Fayette Co., Ky. and Bloomington, Ind. Political papers include handbills, newspapers, circulars, and other printed materials; and correspondence. Topics include the operations of the Indiana General Assembly and the U.S. Congress, diplomatic and legal matters, military pensions, and land interests. Business papers include correspondence from the Madison and Indianapolis Rail Road Company regarding Whitcomb's stock. Whitcomb's scrapbook, 1844-1846, contains newspaper clippings on the Indiana governor and U.S. senate election races, state finances, and Nativism.

2 boxes and 1 oversize folder.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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United States. Congress. Senate

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Whitcomb, James, 1795-1852

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A native of Vermont, Whitcomb lived in Kentucky before moving to Indiana in 1824. A lawyer and politician, he served in the Indiana State Senate, as commissioner of the General Land Office, as governor of Indiana, and in the U.S. Senate. From the description of Papers, 1822-1851. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 35618939 ...

Madison and Indianapolis Rail Road Company

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