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1	Title:	James A. Briggs Papers
	Creator:	Briggs, James A.
	Dates:	1842-1849
	Abstract:	James A. Briggs (1811-1889) was a Cleveland, Ohio, lawyer and banker. The collection consists of letters received by Briggs, primarily from Joshua R. Giddings, concerning personal and political matters.
	Call #:	MS 2861
	Extent:	0.20 linear feet (1 container)
	Subjects:	Briggs, James A., 1811-1889. \| Antislavery movements -- United States. \| United States -- Politics and government -- 1815-1861.
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2	Title:	James A. Briggs Scrapbooks
	Creator:	Briggs, James A.
	Dates:	1830-1887
	Abstract:	James A. Briggs was an attorney in Cleveland, Ohio, and New York State; editor of the Cleveland True Democrat; special correspondent to several newspapers, including the Cleveland Leader; temperance advocate; and political supporter of Abraham Lincoln. The collection consists of two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, letters, proclamations, pictures, and notes written by Briggs, concerning Briggs' career as an attorney and journalist.
	Call #:	MS 0882
	Extent:	0.60 linear feet (2 volumes)
	Subjects:	Briggs, James A., 1811-1889. \| Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) \| Lawyers -- Ohio -- Cleveland. \| Journalists -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Political activity. \| Cleveland (Ohio) -- History -- Sources. \| United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century.
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