George Turnbull Moore Davis Papers

Collection

Identifier: A0363

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains two volumes of records of Alton, Illinois, law firm of Davis and Krum: attorney's record of legal claims, suits filed, judgments and dispositions made in southern Illinois courts, terms of April 1839-October 1845; and letterbook, 1834-1837. In addition, the papers contain legal correspondence of George T.M. Davis, attorney while in Alton, and the firm of Davis and Krum also in Alton. Includes letters from many St. Louis firms and individuals discussing political matters and several letters concerning land transactions in the Alton area.

Dates

1832-1843

Creator

Davis, Geo. T. M. (George Turnbull Moore), 1810-1888 (Creator, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Biographical Sketch

George Turnbull Moore Davis came to Illinois from New York state in 1832 and formed a law partnership with John M. Krum (1810-1883) in Alton, Illinois. The firm dissolved in 1837, during Krum's tenure as mayor of Alton, after which Krum moved to St. Louis. Davis continued to practice law in Alton until 1848, when he served in the Mexican War. He later became associate editor of the Louisville Journal.

Extent

0.35 Cubic Feet ( (3 folders (approximately 100 items); 2 volumes))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Acquisition Information

The legal correspondence of G.T.M. Davis and Davis and Krum was purchased from the Con Sudbeck Estate on September 7, 1957 (accession number 57-0109).