Date Original
1852-1915
Description
This collection contains correspondence, receipts, Illinois House bills, and compositions.
Biographical/Historical Note
Jehu Baker was born in Fayette County, Kentucky, November 4, 1822, and died at his home in Belleville, Illinois, March 1, 1903. As an adult, he practiced law in Saint Clair County, Illinois. He was elected to Congress in 1865-1869, 1887-1889, and 1897-1899. In 1878-1885 he served as United States Minister to Venezuela.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Illinois
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000399
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Jehu Baker papers, MS.000399
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Jehu Baker papers, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
