Indiana lawyers and politicians collection, 1831-1889.

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Indiana lawyers and politicians collection, 1831-1889.

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This collection consists of correspondence from politicians, attorneys and others to O.H. (Oliver Hampton) Smith and John Love. Mr. Smith lived in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He became an attorney and opened a law practice in Connersville, Indiana, in 1820. He soon entered politics as a member of the Whig Party and served in the State House of Representatives from 1822-1824. He was the Prosecutor for the Third Judicial District from 1824-1825. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1827-1829 and the U.S. Senate from 1837-1843. He later moved to Indianapolis where he practiced law. John Love became a resident of Vincennes, Indiana in 1817 and began practicing law. From 1818-1820 and 1825-1828 he served as Prosecutor. He served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1824-1825. From 1830-1831 and 1844-1850, he was Judge of the Seventh District Court. He worked in the Vincennes Land Office from 1838-1842 and from 1861-1865 he served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Tappan, Lewis, 1788-1873

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Merchant and antislavery leader. From the description of The papers of Lewis Tappan [microform], 1809-1903. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29852969 Abolitionist from New York State; assisted the Amistad slaves; among the founders of the American Missionary Association in 1846, which began more than 100 anti-slavery Congregational churches throughout the Midwest, and after the American Civil War, founded numerous schools and colleges to aid in the educatio...

Owen, Robert Dale, 1801-1877

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Politician, reformer, and author Robert Dale Owen was born in Scotland; influenced by his father, he developed a strong interest in social reform. He moved to New Harmony, Indiana, where he joined the socialist community his father founded there, and he was active as an educator, editor, and author, including the first birth control pamphlet published in America. He next became active in politics, serving in the Indiana House of Representatives and later in the United States House, wh...

Julian, George Washington, 1817-1899

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American abolitionist and politician. From the description of Autograph entry signed : Salem, Ohio, 1861 Aug. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 639931630 American abolitionist leader and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to W.W. Belknap, 1871 Apr. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270491421 ...

Love, John, 1820-1881.

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A native of Virginia, Love began his military career by attending West Point. He served in the Army until 1852, when he moved to Indianapolis and married Mary F. Smith. Love became involved in railroad finance with his father-in-law, Oliver H. Smith, and later with Richard J. Gatling marketing Gatling guns. In 1880 he was appointed manager of the National Soldiers Home. From the description of Papers, 1837-1886. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 32493718 ...

Voorhees, Daniel W. (Daniel Wolsey), 1827-1897

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Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893

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American statesman; Secretary of State. From the description of Letter signed : Washington, to Thomas J. Durant, 1870 Oct. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270538114 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to F.B. Schell, 1890 Jan. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526181 American statesman and diplomat. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to William B. Snell, Esq., (18)76 Dec. 19. (Unknown). World...

Morton, Oliver P. (Oliver Perry), 1823-1877

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Indiana lawyer, judge, and Republican politician. Morton served as the state's lieutenant governor in 1861, and as governor from 1861 to 1867. In 1867 he was elected to the U.S. Senate, and served there until his death. From the description of Oliver P. Morton papers, 1861-1876. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 27970020 14th Governor of Indiana, 1861-1867; United States Senator from Indiana, 1867-1877. From the description of Autographs o...

Smith, Oliver H. (Oliver Hampton), 1794-1859

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A native of New Jersey, Smith moved to Indiana and studied law. He served in the Indiana General Assembly, was prosecuting attorney for the third judicial district, and later served in the U.S. House and Senate. He founded the town of Yorktown in Delaware County. Smith spent the last years of his life in Indianapolis. From the description of Papers, 1826-1859. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 31906333 Oliver H. Smith, a native of New Jersey moved to ...

English, William Hayden, 1822-1896

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Representative from Indiana. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Committee Room [Washington, D.C.], to J.S. Black, Attorney General, 1858 Mar. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614464 Congressman from Indiana, 1852-1860. From the description of Collection, 1762-1895 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52246319 William Hayden English (1822-1896) was born in Lexington, Scott County, Ind., to Elisha G. and Mahl...

Fletcher, Calvin, 1798-1866

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Calvin Fletcher (1897-1866) was a state senator, lawyer, businessman, and farmer. He was elected prosecuting attorney for the Marion County Circuit Court in 1821, and served as state senator from 1825-1833. Fletcher was appointed director of the State Bank in 1834 and later organized the Indianapolis Branch Banking Co., also known as the Fletcher and Sharpe Bank. Fletcher's other business interests included land speculation, railroads, and agriculture. He was involved in the establishment of a f...

Gresham, Walter Quintin, 1832-1895

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U.S. secretary of state, secretary of the treasury, postmaster general, jurist, statesman, and soldier. From the description of Walter Quintin Gresham papers, 1857-1932 (bulk 1883-1895). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84052759 Walter Quintin Gresham was a lawyer, soldier, judge, and politician. A native of Harrison County, Ind., Gresham practiced law in Corydon, served a term in the state legislature, served with the 38th and 53rd Indiana Regiments during the Civil War, ran ...