Correspondence, 1854-1888

File — Box: 12-13

Identifier: 4

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

This portion of the collection contains Dorsey S. Baker's daily notations and correspondence. These journals, or day books, do contain observations of his private life, but most entries concern business matters. Thus, this sub-series should also be investigated when researching Dorsey's business interests. Most of the correspondence consists of original letters, but several copies are included. There are letters from his brothers, other family members,... and business partners.

Dates

Creation: 1854-1888

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 203.25 Linear Feet (62 record cartons, 95 manuscript boxes, 4 small flat boxes, 8 flat boxes, 82 loose ledgers, 1 tube)

Language of Materials

English

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Additional Description

Arrangement

Most are arranged alphabetically per the addressee's last name. Dedicated folders have been arranged if the bulk of letters from the corresponder was substantial.