John W. Francis papers 1798-1865 1820-1860
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Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
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Gouverneur Morris (January 31, 1752 – November 6, 1816) was an American statesman, a Founding Father of the United States, and a signatory to the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. He wrote the Preamble to the United States Constitution and has been called the "Penman of the Constitution." In an era when most Americans thought of themselves as citizens of their respective states, Morris advanced the idea of being a citizen of a single union of states. He was also one o...
Hosack, David, 1769-1835
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David Hosack was a New York physician and horticulturist; he was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1810. From the guide to the David Hosack letters and papers, 1795-1835, 1795-1835, (American Philosophical Society) ...
Francis, John W. (John Wakefield), 1789-1861
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Physician, New York City. From the description of Reminiscences of Samuel Latham Mitchill : holograph, [1859]. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58761170 New York physician. From the description of Letter, 1853, Dec. 20 : New York City, to Mr. Randall. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35073168 John Wakefield Francis was a prominent New York physician, medical lecturer, patron of the arts and author, notably of "Old New Yor...
Francis, Samuel W. (Samuel Ward), 1835-1886
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Son of Samuel Francis of Southampton County, Virginia, moved to Lawrence County, Mississippi. From the description of Letter : to Henry Dupree, Hicksford, Virginia, [1824?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145409618 ...
New York Humane Society.
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Cogswell, Joseph Green, 1786-1871
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Joseph Green Cogswell was a native of New England and graduate of Harvard. Throughout his long and active life, he was a scholar, educator, editor, bibliographer, and author, as well as superintendent of the Astor Library. Through his reputation, connections, and extensive travelling, he was known by many of the most notable figures of the nineteenth century, including Goethe, Irving, Byron, Scott, and Humboldt. From the description of Joseph Green Cogswell letter, 1852 April 5. (Pen...
Clark, Lewis Gaylord, 1808-1873
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Editor of "Knickerbocker Magazine." From the description of Letters of Lewis Gaylord Clark [manuscript], 1834-1867. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647804933 Lewis Gaylord Clark was an American author and editor, best known for his work with Knickerbocker Magazine. Born in Otisco, New York, Clark and his twin brother, Willis, were locally educated, and were encouraged to seek literary careers. Lewis Clark moved to New York City in 1832 and invested in the perio...
New York Medical and Surgical Society
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The Society was originally called the Medical Association of the New York Dispensary, founded in 1836. It lasted about a year and was disbanded and recreated as the present Society, allowing its members to belong not only to the Dispensary but also to other New York hospitals and medical schools. The NYMSS is not to be confused with the Manhattan Medical and Surgical Society. This Society tends to have a more locally-oriented membership than, for instance, the Charaka Club. [The Society does not...
Francis, Henry M.
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