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Christopher H. Graham fonds [textual record]

Hierarchical level:

Fonds

Date:

1834-1839.

Reference:

R4097-0-5-E, MG24-C10

Type of material:

Textual material

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

100518

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Christopher H. Graham fonds
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Date(s):

1834-1839.

Place of creation:

New York (State)

Extent:

2.4 cm of textual records.

Language of material:

English

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Fonds consists of correspondence in which the main theme of the collection concerns Canadian refugees in the United States. Materials include two letters to Dr. James Graham, and a receipt to E. Lee for part payment on a share in the Mississippi Emigration Society, signed by Francis Hincks who had asked Graham to send the prospectus of the society to David Gibson and other refugees. Other correspondents include Marshall Spring Bidwell, David Gibson, William Lesslie, Dr. A.K. Mackenzie (president of the Association of Refugees in Lockport, N.Y.), William Lyon Mackenzie, Dr. T.D. Morrison, Thomas J. Paterson, Dr. and Mrs. John Rolph.

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Graham, Christopher H., fl. ca. 1837

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Graham, Christopher H., fl. ca. 1837 : Christopher H. Graham, a draper in Rochester, N.Y., was a member of a committee to assist refugees from the Rebellion in Upper Canada. He also served as an intermediary for those who wished to sell their property in Upper Canada.

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General note:

Received in 1953 from Mrs. Elsie G. McDonald of St. Petersburgh, Fla., in memory of C.H. Summer.
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Dr. James Graham - Correspondence, [1834-1839] E. Lee, [1834-1839]

Marshall S. (Marshall Spring) Bidwell - Correspondence, [1834-1839] Mississippi Emigration Society, [1834-1839]

David Gibson - Correspondence, [1834-1839] Sir Francis Hincks, [1834-1839]

William Lesslie - Correspondence, [1834-1839] Association of Refugees (Lockport, N.Y.), [1834-1839]

Dr. A.K. Mackenzie - Correspondence, [1834-1839]

William Lyon Mackenzie - Correspondence, [1834-1839]

Dr. T.D. Morrison - Correspondence, [1834-1839]

John Rolph - Correspondence, [1834-1839]

Mrs. John Rolph - Correspondence, [1834-1839]

Thomas J. Paterson - Correspondence, [1834-1839]

Canada - Emigration and immigration, 1834-1839

Refugees, Canadian - United States, 1834-1839

United States - Emigration and immigration, 1834-1839
Source:

Private

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MG24-C10
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