Correspondence, [ca. 1894-1919].

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Correspondence, [ca. 1894-1919].

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The collection consists of correspondence, mostly letters received, from 1894 to 1919. The bulk of the letters are dated while Quigg was a Republican Congressman from New York City, 1894-1899, and a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention in 1915. They pertain to such matters as political patronage, appeals for the discharge of servicemen, legislation, New York politics, newspaper opinion, support of political candidates, etc. Most of the 140 letters received during 1915 are from judges and attorneys, giving their opinions on the proposed amendment of the jury system. Included in the collection are groups of letters from Elihu Root, Frank S. Black, Thomas C. Platt, Chauncey M. Depew, Hamilton Fish, Whitelaw Reid, Julius Mayer, et al.

1 linear ft. (ca. 650 items)

Churchill County Museum

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Platt, Thomas Collier, 1833-1910

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Black, Frank S.

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Mayer, Julius M. 1865-1925.

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Quigg, Lemuel Ely, 1863-1919

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Lemuel Ely Quigg (1863-1919) was a politician and a journalist in New York City. From the description of Correspondence, [ca. 1894-1919]. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58657693 ...

Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893

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