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Newkirk, John C., 1810-1890

 Person

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John C. Newkirk papers

 Collection
Identifier: VAULT-Ruggles-482
Abstract

Legal, financial, and social correspondence written to John C. Newkirk concerning the development of Joliet, Illinois. The bulk of the correspondence centers upon the business relationship between Newkirk and his law partner, John M. Wilson, both of whom had invested in Joliet prospects prior to the Panic of 1837.

Dates: 1839-1856