Papers, 1785-1898.

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Papers, 1785-1898.

Soldier, businessman, politician & Quaker in Cambridge City, Ind. Includes miscellaneous papers and correspondence of Solomon Meredith, l785-l879, his diaries, l838-l872; papers of David H. Meredith, l86l-l864; diaries of Henry C. Meredith, l863-l897; papers of Virginia C. Meredith relating to the 1893 Columbian Exhibition, 1893-1896.

6 reels of microfilm, 35 mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7711678

Earlham College, Lilly Library

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World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

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