Thomas B. Reed Correspondence, 1881-1901

Summary

Creator:
Reed, Thomas B. (Thomas Brackett), 1839-1902.
Abstract:
Eleven letters from the United States congressman from Maine.
Extent:
1 folder (SC)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Thomas B. Reed Correspondence,

Background

Scope and content:

The Thomas B. Reed Correspondence consists of eleven letters from the United States Congressman to various individuals. Recipients include E. R. "Ned" Spear and W. O. Fuller, among others. The letters are of a general nature; several relate to invitations to write or speak.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Brackett Reed (1839-1902) of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, was a Republican lawyer, member of the Maine state legislature (1868-1870) and state attorney general (1870-1872). He served more than twenty years (1877-1899) in the U.S. House of Representatives, during which he was Speaker of the House twice and was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President (1896).

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1969.
Arrangement:

Chronological.

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Thomas B. Reed Correspondence,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
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