Joseph R., Mary Ann, and Family Correspondence, 1860-1895

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Walker Brothers papers (1860-1895) contain the correspondence of Joseph R. Walker, his wife Mary Ann and their family, and B. G. Raybould. There is also a court brief, "Prince of Wales et al. v. Highland Chief et al" and a brief biographical sketch of Matthew and Mercy Walker.

The correspondence in this collection are mainly between Joseph R. Walker and his wife Mary Ann, but letters from the children of Joseph and Mary Ann are included. Letters from Joseph are written from New York, Washington D. C., and Butte City, Montana where he attended to mining interests. The letterbook contains original letters dating from 28 September 1865 to 21 December 1865; these relate to orders, purchases, etc. for the Walker Brothers store in Salt Lake City. Many of these letters are from an agent in San Francisco who handles their accounts and orders. The letterpress book, dating 1 October 1869 to 29 January 1870, includes letters written mainly by B. G. Raybould, a secretary, from the Walker Brother's store in Salt Lake City; these letter have to do with orders, accounts, and mining business, etc.

Dates

1860-1895

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.