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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Gifford, William H. |
| Title: | William H. Gifford Letters |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1871 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Two letters related to Gifford's work as a lawyer in Syracuse, New York. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
William H. Gifford (d. 1917) was a member of the law firm of Hiscock, Gifford & Doheny in Syracuse, New York and was also a district attorney for Onondaga County.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The William H. Gifford Letters consists of two handwritten letters sent by Gifford. Both are written on Hiscock, Gifford & Doheny letterhead. The first letter is dated 25 May 1871 and is addressed to "Mr. Snowdon(?) Mathew." It discusses arrangements for a mortgage for a "Mrs. Mathew."
The second letter is dated 26 Oct 1871 and addressed to "Rockwell(?), esq." It also refers to the mortgage being arranged for Mrs. Mathew.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
William H. Gifford Letters,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
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Created by: LMD
Date: 19 Apr 2010
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