Charles Butler Papers Bulk, 1837-1882 1817-1908, (Bulk 1837-1882)

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Charles Butler Papers Bulk, 1837-1882 1817-1908, (Bulk 1837-1882)

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Charles Butler was born in New York in 1802. He was a lawyer whose endeavors included anti-Masonry, New York politics, western state bond issues and speculation, canal, road and railroad construction, and philanthropy. The papers of Charles Butler span the years 1817 to 1908, and include correspondence, business papers, legal documents, ledger books, pamphlets, and maps.

10.0 linear feet; 10 linear feet (22 boxes)

New York University. Archives

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