Thomas Fitzgerald papers, 1836-1849

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Thomas Fitzgerald papers, 1836-1849

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Papers relating to the building of a bank building at St. Joseph, Mich.; political letters dealing with candidacies for office: and letters of Capt. Thomas Williams urging the awarding of the rank of Lieutenant General to General Winfield Scott.

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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