Alpheus Felch Papers, 1817-1896

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6 linear feet — 6 oversize volumes — 1 oversize folder

Lawyer, Member of Michigan Supreme Court, 1842-1846, Democratic Governor of Michigan, 1846-1847, and holder of numerous other public offices; papers include correspondence and other papers documenting his career in public service.

The Alpheus Felch papers details the active life of this nineteenth century Michigan public servant. Not only are public issues discussed in the correspondence files but the researcher will also gain an understanding of some of the personal problems associated with public service. The collection also includes several files of other family members.

Correspondence and other papers (1949 accession), 1822-1896

Correspondence and other Papers (1949 accession) is a chronologically arranged series and dates from 1822 to 1896. The letters concern family affairs, business, state and national politics, particularly the presidential candidacy of Lewis Cass and the elections of 1848 and 1852, and the Felch estate.

1861-1870

Box 1

1871-1880

Box 1

Correspondence (1981 accession), 1817-1896

Correspondence and other Papers (1981 accession) consists of two subseries: Chronological and Alphabetical. This Chronological subseries dates from 1817 to 1896. The Alphabetical subseries includes letters received from such notable figures as: James W. Bradbury, Samuel J. Bridge, Lewis Cass, C. C. Jackson, Robert C. McClelland, Owen March, Kintzing Prichette, Anthony Ten Eyck, and William Woodbridge. Personal correspondence with Mrs. Lucretia Felch and Edwin A. Lawrence (brother-in-law) provide information on a wide variety of political and social subjects.