Joseph Painter Carpenter letter

Collection

Identifier: c-00541

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Carpenter papers consist of one letter, written by G. Carpenter of Ravenna, Ohio, to his brother, Joseph Painter Carpenter, of Blissfield, Michigan. This letter, dated August 19, 1835, discusses the issues regarding the boundary dispute between Michigan and Ohio in the 1830s.

Dates

Creation: 1835

Creator

Carpenter, Joseph Painter (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Biographical Note

Joseph Painter Carpenter was born about July 18, 1803 in New Hampshire and later moved to Blissfield, Michigan. He was a blacksmith and married to Aurelia (Orilla) Carpenter in 1843. He died in 1891.

His brother may of been Gilbert Carpenter

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Gift of Richard W. Toolan, 1978-01-19.

Legal Status

Copyright: Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Property Rights: Michigan State University