Alexander and John L. Mitchell Papers, 1859-1906
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Title: Alexander and John L. Mitchell Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1859-1906

Creators:
  • Mitchell, Alexander, 1817-1887
  • Mitchell, John L. (John Lendrum), 1842-1904
Call Number: Wis Mss OH

Quantity: 0.4 c.f. (1 archives box)

Repository:
Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:
Correspondence of two generations of a distinguished Milwaukee family: Alexander Mitchell, a Scottish immigrant who became a financier and railroad promoter and served as congressman from 1871 to 1875; and his son John L. Mitchell, also a financier and political figure. Alexander Mitchell's letters pertain to his political activities, his railroad investments, and other financial enterprises. Among his correspondents were Salmon P. Chase, James R. Doolittle, Rufus King, and Charles H. Larrabee. Letters, 1862-1863, written by John Mitchell and by his cousin, Robert Chivas, describe their Civil War service in the Southwest in the 24th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Most of John Mitchell's letters, however, are concerned with the panic of 1893 and the resultant failure of the Wisconsin Marine and Fire Insurance Company Bank. Among his correspondents were bank officials, Arthur MacArthur, and Jeremiah Curtin.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-wis000oh
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