Correspondence to Lydia D. Courtney from Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jan 4, 1869
Scope and Content of the Collection
Collection is mainly correspondence to Dickinson, his daughter Lydia D. Courtney, and his son-in-law Samuel G. Courtney from personal and political friends. There is one photograph of an unknown man and some official paperwork, including a contract of indenture and appointments to posts. This collection primarily focuses on the Civil War and the antebellum political scene, and includes many materials that praise Dickinson for his political achievements. Notable individuals include but are not limited to Henry Clay, John Tyler, James Buchanan, James K. Polk, William H. Seward, Daniel Webster, Lewis Cass, Dorothea Dix, and Reverdy Johnson.
Dates
- Creation: Jan 4, 1869
Creator
- From the Collection: Dickinson, Daniel S. (Daniel Stevens), 1800-1866 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Daniel S. Dickinson Papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
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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