James Brown papers, 1765-1867 (bulk 1800-1810).
Material type:
Mixed materialsLanguage: English, Spanish Description: 500 items; 5 items; 1.0 linear feetSubject(s): - Brown, John, 1757-1837 -- Correspondence
- Brown, Samuel, 1769-1837 -- Correspondence
- Butler, Thomas, 1748-1805
- United States. Army -- Officers
- United States. Congress. Senate
- Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
- Procedure (Law) -- Louisiana
- Louisiana -- Politics and government
- Louisiana -- Social conditions
- Diplomats
- Lawyers
- Senators, U.S
Open to research.
Volumes containing correspondence and legal and commercial documents pertaining to Brown's Louisiana law practice and his service as U.S. senator. Papers primarily concern legal practices and social conditions in Louisiana. Includes papers relating to the court-martial of U.S. Army officer, Thomas Butler (1804-1805). Correspondents include James's brother, U.S. Senator John Brown, and a second brother, Samuel.
U.S. senator, diplomat, and lawyer.
Collection material in English, with Spanish.
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