Isaiah Thornton Williams papers, ca. 1833-ca. 1921, bulk (1850-1880)

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Creator

Williams, Isaiah Thornton, 1819-1886.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 38 linear feet (43 boxes)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of the legal papers of Isaiah T. Williams and other members of his family. Materials include case files; legal correspondence, 1833-1915; personal correspondence and papers of I.T. Williams, Elliot Williams, Kenneth Williams, and Thornton Williams; bills and receipts, 1849-1921, including shop receipts; financial papers; and printed matter, such as court calendars.

Biographical/Historical Note

Isaiah Thornton Williams (1819-1886) was an attorney in New York City and Westchester County, N.Y. He was involvedin state and national politics and was acquainted with prominent literary and political figures.

Controlled Access Terms

• Williams, Isaiah Thornton, 1819-1886.
• Law -- Cases.
• Law firms -- New York (State)
• Law offices -- Records and correspondence.
• New York (State) -- Politics and government -- To 1898.
• United States -- Politics and government -- 1849-1877.
• Lawyers.

Additional Creator Names

• Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
• Williams, Elliot.
• Williams, Kenneth.
• Williams, Thornton.