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Series 71 F6: Forbes, Perkins and Scott Trust No. 2, 1879-1881

 Series
Identifier: CB&Q 71 F6

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Scope and Contents note

Another investment of J. M. Forbes, C. E. Perkins, and H. B. Scott in Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri. Series contains incoming correspondence to H. B. Scott and others from local agents and purchasers concerning land sales, contracts, deeds, etc. in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Dates

  • Creation: 1879-1881

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).

Extent

2 boxes (and 3 folders)

Arrangement note

Series is arranged in 3 subseries: In-letters about Iowa lands, 1879-1881 (71 F6.1); In-letters about Missouri Lands, 1878-1881 (71 F6.2); and In-letters about Nebraska lands, 1881 (71 F6.3).

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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