Papers. 1819-1886.

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Papers. 1819-1886.

Farmer, lawyer, and editor from Mansfield, Ohio. Business and personal correspondence (1819-1886), registers (1823-1866) of suits prosecuted by Purdy, ledgers of farming operations, Mansfield "Gazette" records, records (1861) of the 32d Regt., Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and papers of Purdy's partner Joseph Hedges. Papers reflect Purdy's interests in milling, canals, railroads, California, and publishing. Contact repository for more information.

3.25 cubic feet.

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Hedges family.

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Johnson, J. (James)

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Galloway, Samuel, 1811-1872

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Teacher, Miami University, 1837-1838, South Hanover College, Indiana, 1839-1840; lawyer, Chillicothe, Ohio; Ohio secretary of state, 1844-1850; Ohio state representative, 1855-1857. From the description of Letter : Columbus, [Ohio], to A[braham] Lincoln, 1861 Feb. 8. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 31023725 ...

United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 32nd (1861-1865)

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Brough, John B.

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Purdy, James L., 1793-1896.

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