Papers, 1804-1852.

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Papers, 1804-1852.

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The papers of Charles Edward Dudley have great research potential primarily because of his association with the Albany Regency, a political organization that became part of the present day Democratic Party, was an early champion of the spoils system as a means of maintaining party dicipline. By bestowing political appointments on friends, and turning enemies out of office the Albany Regency became one of the mostv powerful political organizations in New York State from the 1820's through 1840's. Leaders of the regency included Martin Van Buren, William L. Marcy, and Silas Wright all of whom corresponded with Charles Dudley, usually concerning matters of patronage. When in the Senate, Dudley recieved advice from the leaders regarding the Regency's stance on proposed legislation.

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American Periodical Series I

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Democratic Party

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Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

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Martin Van Buren (b. Kinderhook, New York, December 5, 1782-d. July 24, 1862, Kinderhook, New York), studied law, was admitted to bar, New York, 1803; moved to Huson surrogate of Columbia Co.; member of State Senate, 1813-1820; attorney general of New York, 1815-1819; delegate to state constitutional convention, 1821; U.S. Senate Democrat, March 4, 1821-1828; Governor of New York, 1828-1829; U.s. Secretary of State, March 12, 1829 - August 1, 1831; Vice President, 1832; President, 1836-1840....

Wright, Silas, 1795-1847

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Son of Silas and Eleanor Goodale Wright. Silas practiced law in Canton, N.Y.; married Clarissa Moody, 1833; was a politician, holding offices of County Surrogate, state senator, U.S. Congressman and Senator, 1833-1844, and Governor of New York 1844-1846. From the description of Papers, 1800-1983, 1800-1847 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155472289 Statesman, governor of New York State. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Albany, to the publish...

Dudley, Charles Edward, 1780-1841

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Senator from New York State, Mayor of Albany, N.Y. From the description of Letter, 1831 February 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122468612 A Senator from New York; born in Johnston Hall, Staffordshire, England, May 23, 1780; immigrated to the United States with his mother, who settled in Newport, R.I., in 1794; entered a counting room as clerk; moved to Albany, N.Y., where he engaged in the mercantile business; member of the State senate 1820-1825; mayor of Albany 1821-18...

Marcy, William L. (William Learned), 1786-1857

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New York attorney and statesman; served as United States Secretary of State under President Pierce. From the description of William Learned Marcy letter, 1857 Mar. 15. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 255631874 Senator, Governor of New York, 1833-39. From the description of Letter 1834 March 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617820 Secretary of War under Polk. Secretary of State under Pierce. From the description of Autog...

United States Congress. Senate (Dudley: 1829-1833)

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