ORU_Ax148.xml Guide to the John Kelly Correspondence 1855-1889 Kelly (John) Correspondence Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives 2012
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John Kelly correspondence Mitchell, John H. (John Hipple), 1835-1905 Kelly, John, 1818- Ax 148 0.5 linear feet 1 container 1855-1889 An active participant in early Oregon government, John Kelly (1818- ) was an Irishman and a Republican. The collection consists of Kelly's correspondence, as well as some assorted bills and receipts. 1 record storage box English . 1

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 Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950 Politicians--Oregon--Correspondence Politics and Politicians Receipts (financial records) Correspondence

John Kelly (1818- ) was an Irishman and a Republican. Born in Dublin, he came to Canada in 1838, and moved to Vermont in 1841. After service in the Mexican War he came to Oregon in 1849, went to California, and returned to Oregon in 1851, settling in Douglas County. He moved to Springfield in 1866. He was register of the Land Office, Roseburg, 1861-1866, and collector of customs, Portland, 1876-1880. He served on the Republican State Central Committee between 1876 and 1884, and was delegate to Republican state conventions, 1860 to 1866. His advice on political affairs was often sought and always given.

Except for occasional drafts of letters sent, the correspondence consists of letters received by Kelly. There are 68 letters trom John H. Mitchell. Other major correspondents include: William H. Byars, George Conn, Joseph W. Drew, Addison R. Flint, Addison C. Gibbs, Solomon Hirsch, J. W. P. Huntington, Harrison R. Kincaid, John R. McBride, Rufus Mallory, William Morgan, William G. Morris, William H. Odell, Byron J. Pengra, Benjamin Simpson, Riley E. Stratton, James F. Watson, Henry A. Webster, George H. Williams. There is also a folder of assorted bills and receipts, primarily for groceries and household items.

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