Correspondence, 1810-1849.

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Correspondence, 1810-1849.

A group of incoming letters relating mostly to political matters such as dispensing patronage jobs to allies in the Democratic Party or awarding bank charters. Some of thse letters provide insight into the politics involved in the construction of the Chenango Canal and Erie Railroad.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6752611

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