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Samuel Sullivan Cox papers (Ms.77.15)

Brown University Library

Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Collection Overview

Title: Samuel Sullivan Cox papers
Date range: 1852-1902
Creator: Cox, Samuel Sullivan, 1824-1889
Extent: 2.25 Linear feet
Abstract: The Samuel Sullivan Cox papers consist mainly of correspondence sent and received by Samuel Sullivan Cox from his constituents while serving as a Democratic Congressman from Ohio (1857-1865) and later from New York (between 1869-1889). In addition there is correspondence to and from his wife Julia A Cox and other Cox family members. Most of the correspondence is political in nature, consisting of the office correspondence of a U.S. Congressman and diplomat.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number: Ms.77.15