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Letter signed Willis Drummond, commissioner, General Land Office, Washington, D.C., to Edward Crossland, House of Representatives, states that the land claims of Henry Hand's ancestors were recorded, but not patented. (4 pages), 1872 Feb 19

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 30

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Hand Family Papers consists primarily of the correspondence of Henry Hand, Jr., and family. The collection also includes two Bible records of the Hand family with dates and locations of births, deaths, and marriages; receipts between family members for money from estates; and Henry Hand, Jr.'s, copybook containing copies of his business correspondence, poems, and speeches.

Dates

  • 1872 Feb 19

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet ( (34 items))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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