Papers, 1818-1833.

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Papers, 1818-1833.

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A collection of papers relating to DeWitt Clinton and his son George W. Clinton. Included are a letterbook, dated 1827-1833, of George Clinton; a letterbook, dated 1818-1823, of DeWitt Clinton's letters to his son George while George was attending Hamilton College; a collection of speeches, addresses and essays by DeWitt Clinton before a number of bodies including Masonic lodges, the Oneida County Agricultural society, and before various juries. Also included are papers, including correspondence, bills, telegrams and legal documents relative to the "DeWitt Clinton Vases." These vases were given to Clinton in 1825 by citizens in New York, N.Y. The collection also contains papers relating to the Clinton family genealogy, and a scrapbook containing newspaper clipping memorial and obituary notices of DeWitt Clinton.

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American Periodical Series I

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Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828

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DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 – February 11, 1828) was an American politician and naturalist who served as a United States Senator, Mayor of New York City and sixth Governor of New York. In this last capacity, he was largely responsible for the construction of the Erie Canal. Clinton was a major candidate for the American presidency in the election of 1812, challenging incumbent James Madison. A nephew of long-time New York Governor George Clinton, DeWitt Clinton served as his uncle's secreta...

Hamilton college Clinton, N.Y.

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Small college in Clinton, N.Y., originally called the Hamilton Oneida Academy. Organized on Jan. 29, 1793. From the description of Order Suspending Edward Thompson, 1816 April 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122629330 ...

New York (State). Governor

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Articles I and IV of the State Constitution authorize the governor to grant executive clemency to convicted criminials (Executive Law, Sections 15-19). Among the types of clemency offered is restoration of citizensip rights, by which the governor restores civil rights lost as a result of a conviction (e.g. right to vote, right to hold public office). From the description of Restoration of citizenship rights application ledgers, 1857-1902. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id...

Clinton family.

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Clinton, George W. (George William), 1807-1885

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Buffalo mayor, superior court judge, and regent of the State University of New York. From the description of Sketch of the life of Edward S. Warren, 1864. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 184739297 Born in Brooklyn 13 Apr. 1807. Son of DeWitt Clinton; grandnephew of George Clinton. Graduated from Hamiton College in 1825; moved to Buffalo in 1836. Served as mayor of Buffalo, 1842-1843. From the description of George W. Clinton letters, invitation, and...