Justice Joseph Dow, Journal of Decisions, 1843 - 1855
Scope and Content note
The collection consists of the correspondence, financial records, account and day books, and legal papers of Joseph Dow and other members of the extended Dow family. Included are deeds and correspondence between Dow family members and the related Marstons, as well as a selection of Civil War letters from James Bradbury to his family. A significant portion of the collection is comprised of the legal writs and complaints presented to Joseph Dow during his tenure as Justice of the Peace in Franklin County. The correspondence files of various family members represent personal, professional, and business interests, and represent activity in various towns, including Phillips, Me., Cambridge, Mass., and Yuba, Calif. The material is organized by creator and by type.
Dates
- Other: 1843 - 1855
Creator
- From the Collection: Dow, Joseph (1787-1860) (Person)
- From the Collection: Dow family (Family)
- From the Collection: Bradbury, James (Person)
Access
Unrestricted
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Maine Historical Society Repository