Edward E. Britton
Subject(s): Banks and banking, Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893, Britton, Winchester, 1826-1886, Career changes, Central America, Civil service, Clemency, Colombia, Conkling, Roscoe, 1829-1888, Corbin, Austin, Cullen, Edgar M. (Edgar Montgomery), 1843-1922, Flint, Charles R. (Charles Ranlett), 1850-1934, Grace, William Russell, 1832-1904, Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948, New York (State), New York (State)--Sing Sing, Prisoners, Railroads--Design and construction, Slaven, Henry B. (Henry Bartholomew), 1852-1904, Slaven, Moses A. (Moses Albert), 1845-1886, South America
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Edward Earl Britton writes his autobiography in several parts, discussing his youth and involvement in many business pursuits. He breaks briefly in 1908 before continuing in a second portion, written in 1911. After reaching the present, Britton continues on by offering a prediction for the future of economic development in Central and South America. During his life Britton became connected with the Eagle Savings and Loan Company, wand was sentenced to serve some time in prison for the company’s deeds. The final pages of his autobiography feature several letters from friends petitioning New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes for clemency.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03
Creator(s)
Britton, Edward Earl, 1859-1921
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Page Count
55
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Edward E. Britton. [March 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304544. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Britton, Edward Earl, 1859-1921. Edward E. Britton. [Mar 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304544.
APA:
Britton, Edward Earl, 1859-1921., [1911, March]. Edward E. Britton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o304544.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
