Theodorus Bailey Myers collection, 1542-1876.

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Theodorus Bailey Myers collection, 1542-1876.

Collection consists of letters and documents, as well as paper money, portraits and other prints of individuals prominent in American history during the colonial period, the American Revolution, and the nineteenth century.

Originals: 10 linear feet (34 boxes, 8 v.).Copies: 7 microfilm reels.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6751747

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890 with post offices being established as early as 1876. From the guide to the Franklin County, Idaho Post Office Location Records, 1876-1945, (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives) These photographs document Region 4, started in 1910, of the US Forest Service, covering Utah, Nevada, Southern Idaho, and Western Wyoming. From the guide to the US Forest Service Photograph Collection., 19...

Morgan, Daniel, 1736-1802

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Myers, Theodorus Bailey, 1821-1888

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Theodorus Bailey Myers (1821-1888) was an American lawyer, businessman, and historical manuscript collector. He was born in New York City, the son of Major Mordecai Myers, who served as an officer in the War of 1812 and later as mayor of Schenectady, New York and Charlotte Bailey, niece of Congressman Theodorus Bailey. Myers served on the military staff of Governors Bouck and Wright (1842-1846) and, during the Civil War, on the staff of Generals Benjamin Butler and John Wool. He sat on the board...

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Casta, Juan de.

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United States. Continental Congress

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The central governing body of the American colonies from 1774, continuing during the American Revolution; and also the first governing body of the U.S. until the establishment of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. From the description of Continental Congress minutes, 1778 Oct. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 429918299 Noah Cooke, Jr. (1749-1829) earned his Harvard AB 1769. His early career was as a clergyman, but he later became a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar in Cheshir...

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Rou, Lewis, 1684-1750

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French Reformed Protestant Church (New York, N.Y.).

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