Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Finding aid for Lewis Cass papers, 1780-1907
52787538
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
- Creator -
- Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866
- Title
- Lewis Cass papers
- ID
- 52787538
- Date [inclusive]
- 1780-1907
- Extent
- 6.0 Linear feet (11 boxes, 5 large manuscripts, 1 microfilm
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
Born on Oct. 9, 1782 in Exeter, N.H., Lewis Cass served under Gen. Hull in the War of 1812 and was governor of Michigan Territory from 1813-1831. Appointed Secretary of War in 1831 he also served as U.S. Minister to France, was several times elected U.S. senator from Michigan and served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Buchanan. He died June 17, 1866.
Scope and Contents note
Consists in part of typewritten transcripts, photocopies and microfilm made from originals in the possession of Duke University, other repositories and individuals. Covers political and personal correspondence, deeds, documents pertaining to Cass' real estate transactions and other papers relating to Cass' military and political activities, fur trade in the far West and survey of the Grand River road in Michigan. Includes letters (1878-79) of George Stephens of Dubuque, Iowa concerning the estate of his father, Lewis Cass, Jr. Correspondents include James Buchanan, Daniel S. Dickinson, Samuel Houston, Zachary Taylor and Austin Eli Wing.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection. 1780-1907
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Lewis Cass papers, 1780-1907 (OCLC record)
[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52787538]Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- Michigan--History--To 1837
- Michigan--History--War of 1812
- Michigan--Milita
- Michigan--Politics and government--19th century
- United States--History--19th century
- United States--Politics and government--19th century
Personal Name(s)
- Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
- Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
- Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
- Wing, Eli Austin, 1792-1849
Subject(s)
- Business records--19th century--Michigan
- Fur trade--West (U.S.)
- Real property--Michigan--Detroit
General Note
Description based on entry in: Guide to the manuscripts in the Burton Historical Collection / compiled by Bernice Cox Sprenger. Detroit, Mich. : the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library, 1985.
Collection Inventory
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Correspondence 1780-1814 |
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Correspondence 1815-1816 |
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Correspondence 1817-1818 |
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Correspondence 1818 November - 1819 August |
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Correspondence 1819 September - 1820 June |
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Correspondence 1820 July - 1824 |
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Correspondence 1825-1833 |
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Correspondence 1834-1846 |
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Correspondence 1847-1856 |
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Correspondence, Biography 1857; undated |
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Land Transfers, 1809-1862 1809-1862 |
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1826 October 25 - 1830 October 25 |
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Photostats 1817-1859 |
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Thanksgiving proclamation |
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Land Documents 1811-1849 |
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1848 May 1 |
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