John P. Jackson papers, 1821-1887 1830-1860.

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John P. Jackson papers, 1821-1887 1830-1860.

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The papers consist largely of letters received by John P. Jackson, and date from 1821-1887, with bulk dates of 1830-1860. The correspondence mostly pertains to John P. Jackson's business matters and contains complaints concerning the various railroads Jackson oversaw; requests for free tickets or passes; information regarding the railroad company's stock; discussion of New Jersey and United States politics; invitations to dinners, meetings, lectures, and visits; and inquiries into money owed. Correspondents include Samuel Bayard, John J. Chetwood, John Davis, William L. Dayton, Edward Everett, Richard Stockton Field, Theodore Frelinghuysen, Charles Gayarré, Chauncey A. Goodrich, Dudley S. Gregory, Joseph C. Hornblower, Peter Jackson, Jacob W. Miller, J. Phillips Phoenix, Robert Schuyler, George Sheldon, Samuel L. Southard, Richard Stockton, Robert Field Stockton, John R. Thomson, Peter D. Vroom, Asa Whitehead, and William A. Whitehead. There are a few letters from family members, including one from John P. Jackson's brother, James Jackson, describing the state of the slaves at Mount Vernon. There are also a number of letters discussing the various organizations and societies that Jackson was involved in, including the New Jersey Colonization Society, the Essex County Bible Society, Princeton University, South Park Church, and an unspecified temperance society. The papers also contain editorials; a small number of receipts and bills; court documents; one Newark land deed; and a few letters to other people, including John Darcy Stevens, the President of the New Jersey Railroad and Transportation Company.

0.25 linear feet (1 small manuscript box)

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7652180

New Jersey Historical Society Library

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