Washington Hunt Letters 1836-1862

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Washington Hunt Letters 1836-1862

Papers of the New York State Governor, 1851-1853. Correspondence concerning land sales and real estate tax laws (William C. Bouck, James L. Graham, James Madison Porter); the Erie Canal; regionalism and the Civil War (Samuel B. Ruggles, William Shelton); and the death and character of William L. Marcy (Ruggles).

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Ruggles, Samuel B. (Samuel Bulkley), 1800-1881

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Samuel Bulkley Ruggles (1800-1881) was a lawyer, public servant and real estate developer in New York City. He actively promoted public works such as the Croton Aqueduct system to bring water to New York City. As Canal Commissioner, 1839-1858, he worked to improve the Erie Canal system. He also served as a trustee of Columbia College and the Astor Library From the guide to the Samuel B. Ruggles papers, 1801-1881, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...

Graham, James L. (James Lorimer), 1804-1882

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James Lorimer Graham (1804-1882) was an American lawyer specializing in real estate. He was president of the Metropolitan Insurance Company in New York City. From the guide to the James L. Graham papers, 1833-1847, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) James Lorimer Graham (1804-1882), lawyer, resided in New York City. From the description of British theater collection, 1750-1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476604 ...

Bouck, William C., 1786-1859

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New York governor. From the description of Letters, 1842-1845. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 31526783 Governor of New York. From the description of Certification of William C. Bouck, 1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452029 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Albany, to the Secretary of the Navy, 1844 Jun. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270514756 Sheriff of Schoharie County, 1812-1814; member of the New Yo...

Marcy, William L. (William Learned), 1786-1857

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New York attorney and statesman; served as United States Secretary of State under President Pierce. From the description of William Learned Marcy letter, 1857 Mar. 15. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 255631874 Senator, Governor of New York, 1833-39. From the description of Letter 1834 March 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617820 Secretary of War under Polk. Secretary of State under Pierce. From the description of Autog...

Hunt, Washington, 1811-1867

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Governor of New York; Congressman. From the description of Letter, 1862 October 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122578616 Governor, New York, Representative, U.S., New York, and Jurist. From the description of Letters of Washington Hunt, 1850-1858. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79451086 Hunt was New York state comptroller, 1849-50. From the description of Letter : Albany, N.Y., to James R. Lawrence, 1849 Sept. 26. (University of Chicago L...

Shelton, William, 1798-1883

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Born at Bridgeport, Conn.; came to Buffalo in 1829 as rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, at which he remained until 1881. From the description of Travel diaries, 1851, 1864-1865. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 33428874 Rev. William Shelton D.D. (1798-1883) was the fifth rector of St. Paul's Church in Buffalo, N.Y., serving from 1829 until his retirement in 1881. From the description of William Shelton letter, 1837 July 21. (Litchfield Historica...

Porter, James Madison, 1793-1862

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1824. Set in motion legal measures to establish Lafyette College 1826. Elected president of the Board of Trustees. From the description of [Correspondence/James M. Porter, Harriet Porter, et al.]. 1813-1867. (Lafayette College). WorldCat record id: 7390823 ...