Government Records
Includes materials dating from the administrations of Lucius F. Hubbard, Andrew R. McGill, and William R. Merriam.
Accession numbers: None; 2012-57
Catalog ID No.: 1712964
Regarding politics, patronage, advice on beginning his administration (including a December 23, 1875 letter from Henry Sibley); current issues, and a few requests for various types of assistance. Includes an August 1, 1878 statement of accounts of James Whitehead, Leech Lake Indian agent.
Concerning the appointment of various candidates to succeed William Windom as U. S. Senator following his appointment as U. S. Secretary of the Treasury.
Invitations to attend various events, particularly commemorative, in Minnesota and elsewhere.
Letters, memos, notes, receipts, and accounts regarding requests for and distribution of relief supplies to people affected by the 1877 grasshopper infestations. Includes receipts and invoices of purchases made by Mrs. Pillsbury and the Frontier Relief Society/Association.
Handwritten.
Handwritten.
S.F.9: An Act Providing for the adjustment of certain alleged claims against the State, defined in the body of the act as Minnesota State Railroad Bonds; certified as a true and correct copy, signed and sealed by Secretary of State Fred von Baumbach.
The Governor and First Lady held three receptions, February 27, 1877, February 28, 1879, February 11, 1881, for citizens to meet members of the legislature. Included are invitations to the 1877 and 1879 receptions, a menu for the 1879 reception, and bills and receipts for expenses for all three receptions.