William Henry Fleming papers, 1875-1912.

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William Henry Fleming papers, 1875-1912.

The collection consists of papers and scrapbooks of William Henry Fleming from 1875-1912. The bulk of the collection contains scrapbooks (1875-1899) of clippings documenting Fleming's activities, speeches, and political career. The correspondence (1902, 1910-1912) pertains to the contested Tenth District election of 1902 between Fleming and Thomas W. Hardwick, and the stolen fi fas (tax executions) from the Office of the Washington County Ordinary. Correspondents include James Barrett, T.J. Holmes, and Thomas E. Watson.

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United States. Congress. House

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Fleming, William H. (William Henry), 1856-1944

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Watson, Thomas E. (Thomas Edward), 1856-1922

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Hardwick, Thomas W. (Thomas William), 1872-1944

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Holmes, T. J.

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