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Isaac Peckham Christiancy papers, 1830-1874

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Summary

Creator:
Christiancy, Isaac Peckham, 1812-1890
Abstract:
Republican State Senator from Monroe County, Michigan, 1850-1851, Michigan Supreme Court Justice, 1858-1875, U.S. Senator, 1875-1879, and U.S. Minister to Peru. Letters to his children, business letters from his law partner Robert M. McClelland, Catholic Bishop Peter P. LeFevre and Nathaniel L. Christiancy; legal documents, Civil War address, Michigan Supreme Court docket book, and miscellaneous papers.
Extent:
2 microfilms (1 linear foot)
Language:
English
Call Number:
85989 mf318c-mf319c
Authors:
Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The Isaac Peckham Christiancy collection relates primarily to the period in his career prior to becoming a United States Senator and Minister to Peru. The papers have been arranged into the following series: Background Information; Correspondence; Business, financial, and miscellaneous; Legal files: law practice and Michigan Supreme Court. Of note are letters to his children and business letters from his law partner Robert M. McClelland, Catholic Bishop Peter P. LeFevre and Nathaniel L. Christiancy. In addition, there is an address he gave during the Civil War.

Biographical / Historical:

Isaac Peckham Christiancy was born near Johnstown, Fulton County, N. Y., March 12, 1812. He moved to Monroe, Michigan in 1836 where he would practice law from 1838 to 1858. During this time, he would also serve as prosecuting attorney for Monroe County 1841-1846; delegate to the National Free Soil Convention at Buffalo in 1848; Free Soil candidate for Governor in 1852; and Michigan State Senator 1850-1852. In 1856, Christiancy was elected associate judge of the Michigan Supreme Court. He was twice re-elected and served until 1875 when he was elected to the United States Senate. He served until 1879 at which time President Hayes selected him to be United States Minister to Peru. He served until 1881 when he returned to practice law in Lansing, Michigan. He died September 8, 1890.

Acquisition Information:
The provenance of this collection is uncertain.
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No further additions to the papers are expected.

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Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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Copyright is held by the Regents of the University of Michigan but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], Roll [no.], Isaac Peckham Christiancy papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

[item], [URL], Isaac Peckham Christiancy papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

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Collection

Isaac Peckham Christiancy papers, 1830-1874
Call Number 85989 mf318c-mf319c
Total components 73
Items available online Online 61
Last indexed 2023-08-08