Papers of William Allen Butler, 1854-1894.

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Papers of William Allen Butler, 1854-1894.

Butler discusses publication plans and his writing; responds to autograph hunters; and discusses legal matters, particularly regarding the "Somers" mutiny case. Daniel E. Sickels, his father Benjamin Franklin Butler, and Charles O'Conor are mentioned. There is also a letter from D. Appleton & Co., discussing financial matters, written on a prospectus for "Two millions." Correspondents include Cephas Brainerd, John M. [Bush?], F.K. Howell, George E. Jardine, Henry Paret, Joseph H. Richards, Howard M. Ticknor.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7623311

University of Virginia. Library

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Mackenzie, Alexander Slidell, 1803-1848

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afterwards Slidell Mackenzie; Lieutenant; US Navy; author British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001130.0x00031f ...

Sickles, Daniel Edgar, 1819-1914

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In 1819, Sickles was born in New York City to Susan Marsh Sickles and George Garrett Sickles, a patent lawyer and politician. (His year of birth is sometimes given as 1825, and Sickles was known to have claimed as such. Historians speculate that Sickles chose to appear younger when he married a woman half his age.) He learned the printer's trade and studied at the University of the City of New York (now New York University). He studied law in the office of Benjamin Butler, was admitted to the ba...

Paret, Henry,

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O'Conor, Charles, 1804-1884

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Prominent lawyer in New York City, New York who eventually acted as counsel for the state in its case against William M. Tweed. From the description of Letter, Dec. 31, 1860. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 53167542 ...

United States. Navy. Court-martial (Mackenzie : 1843)

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Butler, William Allen, 1825-1902

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Attorney. From the description of Letters, 1858-1881. (Ohio State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 13549063 Soldier who served in Co. G 144th O.V.I. during the Civil War. From the description of Letter 1864 August 5. (Bowling Green State University). WorldCat record id: 47003250 American author and lawyer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Yonkers, to John Foord of Harper and Brothers, 1890 Dec. 28. (Unknown). WorldC...

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1795-1858

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American lawyer and politician; Attorney General. From the description of Letter signed : New York, to A.J. Bleecker, 1840 July 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270132632 American lawyer and politician; Atty. General. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to C.H. Waddell, 1840 July 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270131665 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to William L. Marcy, Secretary of War, 1845 Ma...

Ticknor, Howard Malcom, 1836-1905

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Howell, F. K.,

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D. Appleton and Company.

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Appletons' Journal was a journal of literature, science, and art published in the 19th century. From the description of Pages from "Appleton's Journal" regarding salmon fishing on the Columbia River [manuscript], 1870-1876. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 712599137 From the guide to the Pages from "Appleton's Journal" regarding salmon fishing on the Columbia River, 1870-1876, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library) ...

Brainerd, Cephas, 1831-1910

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Cephas Brainerd was a lawyer and prominent leader in the YMCA, serving as director and vice-president of the New York City association during the 1850s, and as secretary general of the YMCA's International Committee from 1865 to 1892. During his tenure he strongly influenced the character of the YMCA, including advocating an evangelic emphasis and a moderate attitude towards race relations. From the description of Cephas Brainerd papers, 1865-1947 (bulk 1880-1890). (University of Min...