Dougherty, Lewis B. (Bissell), 1828-1925
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1828-1925
- Existence: 1828 - 1925
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John Dougherty Papers
Collection
Identifier: A0398
Scope and Contents
Collection consists mainly of the correspondence of Major John Dougherty in relation to sutling at Fort Kearny, Nebraska, and government transportation of freight between Fort Kearny and Fort Laramie, Wyoming, in the 1840s and 1850s. Also includes numerous bills of sale of slaves; correspondence and reports regarding Indian affairs, including a report from Leavenworth, March 9, 1832; land documents; and correspondence regarding land claims. Correspondents include Dougherty's son Lewis B....
Dates:
1823-1917
Charles F. and Annie E. Ruff Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: A3133
Scope and Contents
The family papers primarily include letters written and received by Annie E. Ruff, husband Charles F. Ruff, and several family members; some business and political correspondence and also land documents that belonged to John Dougherty; and two photographs. The papers are arranged chronologically. The collection dates from 1836 to circa 1890, with the bulk of the items dating from 1842 to 1850. There are several gaps in the correspondence: July 1851-1852, 1855, 1857-1864, 1867-1880,...
Dates:
1836-ca. 1890; Majority of material found within 1842-1850