Gouverneur, Samuel L. (Samuel Lawrence), 1799-1867

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Samuel Lawrence Gouverneur (1799-1867), American politician and capitalist, was postmaster of New York City from 1828 to 1836. His wife, Maria Hester Monroe, was the daughter of U.S. President James Monroe. After 1850, Gouverneur moved to Maryland.

From the guide to the Samuel L. Gouverneur correspondence, 1822-1851, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Samuel Lawrence Gouverneur (1799-1867), American politician and capitalist, was postmaster of New York City from 1828 to 1836.

His wife, Maria Hester Monroe, was the daughter of U.S. President James Monroe. After 1850, Gouverneur moved to Maryland.

From the description of Samuel L. Gouverneur correspondence, 1822-1851. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 144652219

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creatorOf Samuel L. Gouverneur correspondence, 1822-1851 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Samuel Gouverneur Jr. Diary, 1847, 1914 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
creatorOf Monroe, James, 1758-1831. Estate records and death : of James Monroe, 1831 and 1836. James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library
creatorOf Monroe, James, 1758-1831. Correspondence : with son-in-law, Samuel Lawrence Gouverneur, 1817-1828. James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library
referencedIn Wright family. Papers, 1785-1902 (bulk 1809-1876). Hagley Museum & Library
creatorOf Samuel L. Gouverneur correspondence, 1822-1851. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Monroe, James, 1758-1831. Miscellaneous letters and documents : of James Monroe, 1798-1830, n.d. James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library
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associatedWith Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848. person
associatedWith American Anti-Slavery Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850. person
associatedWith Gouverneur, Samuel, Jr., 1828-1880 person
associatedWith Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841. person
associatedWith Monroe, James, 1758-1831. person
associatedWith Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866. person
associatedWith Wright family. family
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New York (N.Y.)
South Carolina
United States
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Slavery
Antislavery movements
Postal service
Postal service
Postal service
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Capitalists and financiers
Politicians
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Birth 1799

Death 1867

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