Forbes, John Murray, 1813-1898

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Philanthropist, abolitionist. Contributed to the building of the railroad system in the United States.

From the description of John Murray Forbes letter to George William Curtis, [manuscript], 1891 January 24. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 263078000

Forbes was a Boston businessman who was engaged in the China trade early in his life and later involved in railroad development in the American West.

From the description of Letters from various correspondents, 1861-1914. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122505862

From the guide to the Letters from various correspondents, 1861-1914., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

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Birth 1813-02-23

Death 1898-10-12

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