Lewis Cass papers

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unitid

{"value"=>"4167", "type"=>"local_mss"}

origination

{"value"=>"Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866", "type"=>"persname"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Lewis Cass papers"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1812-1859", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1812/1859"}

physdesc

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physloc

{"value"=>"MssCol 4167", "type"=>"local_call", "supress_display"=>true}

abstract

{"value"=>"Lewis Cass (1782-1866) was an American soldier, diplomat, and politician. The papers consist of regimental orders delivered by Cass during the War of 1812; letters relating to his military duties during and after the war; and letters sent by Cass over the course of his long political and diplomatic career. Also included is an indenture relating to land in Detroit, and a small quantity of bills and accounts"}

custodhist

{"value"=>"<p>Some items were originally part of the George Bancroft and Ford collections.</p>"}

date_inclusive_start

1812

date_inclusive_end

1859

keydate

1812

prefercite

{"value"=>"Lewis Cass papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.1 linear feet (1 folder)

date_start

1812

date_end

1859

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