J.C. Bancroft Davis papers
Language: eng
Number of pages: 100
Subjects: United States; Alabama claims; Foreign correspondents; Times (London, England); Claims; Law reporters; United States. Supreme Court; Foreign relations; History
Description: Bound volumes of correspondence, diaries, journals, reports, printed matter, and other papers relating primarily to Davis's diplomatic career, especially his role in the Alabama claims dispute with Great Britian following the U.S. Civil War.  Documents his work as an American correspondent for the London Times and U.S. Supreme Court reporter; and his part in negotiations between the U.S. and Great Britain relating to Central American affairs.
Notes: Open to research.

Gift, estate of Frederica Gore Davis via Andrew McFarland Davis, 1917.

Jurist, diplomat, journalist, and court reporter.

Collection material in English.

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