Land settlement letters, 1792-1793.

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Land settlement letters, 1792-1793.

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A collection of letters addressed to James Wadsworth and John Greig, Morris' agents for the management of his land in the Genesee Valley of New York State. The letters discuss the sale of various parcels of land, efforts to induce settlers, plans for trips to visit the land and other matters relating to the management of the land. Included in the letters is a brief allusion to the location of 300 Germans to the valley, a brief discussion of an epidemic in Philadelphia, Pa., and a copy of Morris' power of attorney granted to John Greig. Morris also discusses business matters involving Ebenezer Allen.

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American Periodical Series I

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SNAC Resource ID: 6746482

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Greig, John, 1779-1858

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Lawyer, landowner, United States Representative. From the description of Papers, 1816-1853. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122573465 Lawyer, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York State, member of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. From the description of Statement of account with Thomas Morris, 1843 April 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122434284 Lawyer, banker, educator, and Congressman, from Canandai...

Morris, Thomas, 1771-1849

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Lawyer, politician. Morris practiced law at Canandaigua, N.Y. He was a member of the New York State Assembly and the U. S. House of Representatives. From the description of Land settlement letters, 1792-1793. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122520029 Lawyer, politician. Member of the New York State Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives from New York (State). From the description of Letter, 1793 July 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122486951 La...

Allen, Ebenezer K.

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Wadsworth, James, 1768-1844

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Land speculator. Wadsworth was involved in a large land speculation scheme in western New York State, the land eventually became part of the Holland Purchase. From the description of Letter, 1809 September 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122487885 Landowner, reformer, and philanthropist whose family settled Geneseo, N.Y. From the description of James Wadsworth family papers, 1730-1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980237 Born in Durham, Conn. Taugh...