William David Lewis papers, 1818-1879.

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William David Lewis papers, 1818-1879.

Collection consists of Lewis's correspondence, diary, financial and legal papers, maps, and printed matter.

2.3 linear feet (6 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6730583

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Lewis, William David, 1792-1881

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Businessman. From the description of Letters of William David Lewis, 1813-1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71015070 William David Lewis arrived in Europe in 1814 at the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. Having obtained passage from New York as a secretary to the United States peace commission, Lewis soon resigned his office to join the employ of his brother John Delaware Lewis, a commission merchant in St. Petersburg, Russia. William spent the follow...