Series 71 F6: Forbes, Perkins and Scott Trust No. 2, 1879-1881
Scope and Contents note
Another investment of J. M. Forbes, C. E. Perkins, and H. B. Scott in Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri. Series contains incoming correspondence to H. B. Scott and others from local agents and purchasers concerning land sales, contracts, deeds, etc. in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Dates
- Creation: 1879-1881
Creator
- From the Record Group: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Extent
2 boxes (and 3 folders)
Arrangement note
Series is arranged in 3 subseries: In-letters about Iowa lands, 1879-1881 (71 F6.1); In-letters about Missouri Lands, 1878-1881 (71 F6.2); and In-letters about Nebraska lands, 1881 (71 F6.3).
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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