John Harris Hanna papers, 1818.

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John Harris Hanna papers, 1818.

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These are the papers of John H. Hanna, a prominent attorney and banker of Frankfort, Kentucky in the nineteenth century. The collection entirely consists of business letters, primarily with John Major and Company of New Orleans, Louisiana concerning the shipping of goods.

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Hanna, John H. (John Harris)

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John H. Hanna, a native of Pennsylvania, moved to Kentucky as a boy and lived most of his life in Frankfort. He was appointed clerk for the U.S. Circuit and District Courts and maintained a law practice in Frankfort for many years. He was also president of the Farmers' Bank in the capital city. Hanna amassed a large fortune and became known for his charitable works, including his strong support of the local Episcopal church, whose building he funded. Hanna was married twice. His first wife was t...

John Major and Company (New Orleans, La.)

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