Papers of George Washington Wright, 1859-1872 (bulk 1867-1872).

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Papers of George Washington Wright, 1859-1872 (bulk 1867-1872).

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Letters primarily from Horace Greeley to or about Wright, concerning Wright's inventive interests including peat fuel and the steam revenue cutter Commodore Perry; cases involving the Choctaw Indians, for whom Wright was attorney; and Greeley's finances, wife, and other personal and social matters. Includes letters from Ida Greeley to Mrs. Wright.

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