Collection ID: LMC 1129
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Summary

Abstract:
The Lane, H.S. mss. II, 1858-1871, consist of letters and documents from various people to Indiana politician and U.S. Senator Henry Smith Lane, 1811-1881.
Extent:
0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Lane, H.S. mss. II, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Henry Smith Lane, 1811-1881, Indiana politician and U.S. Senator

Scope and Content:

The Lane, H.S. mss. II, 1858-1871, consist of letters and documents from various people to Indiana politician and U.S. Senator Henry Smith Lane, 1811-1881. The materials include personal correspondence regarding politics and the presidential election of 1860. The 1866 letters include a petition from citizens of Richmond, Indiana, supporting the appointment of General Solomon Meredith, 1810-1875, as tax assessor for Indiana's fifth congressional district, as well as letters opposing the appointment. Lane's appointment to the Commission of Indian Affairs made by President Ulysses S. Grant and an undated draft of a speech given by Lane on the legacy of Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay complete the collection.

Correspondents in the collection include: Thomas Jefferson Brady, Schuyler Colfax, Silas Colgrove, John Dougherty Defrees, Robert C. Gregory, David Pearson Holloway, Isaac Newton Phipps, Caleb Blood Smith, and Nelson Trusler.

Note on Indexing Term - "Indiana--Politics and government": Of interest are personal correspondence regarding politics and the presidential election of 1860, and a petition from citizens of Richmond, Indiana supporting the appointment of General Solomon Meredith, 1810-1875, as tax assessor for Indiana's fifth congressional district, as well as letters opposing the appointment.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 2004
Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Lane, H.S. mss. II, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu