Thomas Jacob Oglesby collection, 1766-1860.

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Thomas Jacob Oglesby collection, 1766-1860.

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Correspondence, legal papers, promissary notes, bills, receipts, and related papers. NOTE: The name of this collection has no relation to the content. The donor wished it called the Thomas Jacob Oglesby Collection in honor of his father who assembled the papers.

621 items.

Florida State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 7631141

Florida State University

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