John H. Dimock papers

John H. Dimock was a Montrose lawyer who later became a land speculator in the West. These papers contain his incoming correspondence primarily as a young man in Harrisburg, under the care of a cousin and brother both of whom served in the state legislature. The letters are from family and friends...

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Main Author: Dimock, John H. b. 1815 (Creator)
Collection:John H. Dimock Papers
Collection Number:2085
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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520 |a John H. Dimock was a Montrose lawyer who later became a land speculator in the West. These papers contain his incoming correspondence primarily as a young man in Harrisburg, under the care of a cousin and brother both of whom served in the state legislature. The letters are from family and friends reporting on local politics and doings. There are some legal papers for land transactions in Wisconsin. 
650 7 |a Indians--Southwest--19th century  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Land grants--Wisconsin--19th century  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Pennsylvania--Politics and government--19th century.  |2 Local sources 
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