Papers, 1733-1974 bulk, 1775-1783.

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Papers, 1733-1974 bulk, 1775-1783.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122611236

The Willett family papers contain genealogy and family records, correspondence, writings, business and land papers, and various printed materials. Among documents of particular interest are a letter book of Col. Marinus Willett, containing copies of letters, written between 1780 and 1781, to Gov. Clinton, Philip Schuyler, Gen. Stark, Lord Sterling, and Willett's officers. There is also the correspondence of Willett, written during the Revolution, including letters to and from his first son, Marinus, Jr. and letters to Gen. Washington and Lord Sterling regarding the attack against the British at Oswego. There are also several letters between Mrs. Mary Pearsee Willett and her son, Marinus, Jr. who was serving as a surgeon's mate in the Revolution. Additional items of significance are a school and letter book of Edward Willett (father of Col. Marinus Willett) and master of a school in Jamaica, Long Island, run by the Honorable Society for propagating the gospel in foreign parts, early land records of Col. Marinus Willett, business and land papers of his grandson, Rev. Marinus Willett, and numerous printed material pertaining to the Society of the Cincinnati, of which Col. Marinus Willett was a founder and succeeding generations of Willett's were members.

4 boxes (1.0 cubic ft.)

New York State Library

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New York State Library

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Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

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Philip John Schuyler (November 20 [O.S. November 9] 1733 – November 18, 1804) was an American general in the Revolutionary War and a United States Senator from New York. He is usually known as Philip Schuyler, while his son is usually known as Philip J. Schuyler. Born in Albany, Province of New York, into the prosperous Schuyler family, Schuyler fought in the French and Indian War. He won election to the New York General Assembly in 1768 and to the Continental Congress in 1775. He planned the...

Society of the Cincinnati

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Clinton, George, 1739-1812

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George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and statesman, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812. He also served as governor of New York from 1777 to 1795 and from 1801 to 1804. Along with John C. Calhoun, he is one of two vice presidents to hold office under two presidents. Clinton served in the French and Ind...

Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830

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Officer during the American Revolution, Mayor of New York, N.Y. From the description of Letter book, 1781 June-September. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 122487915 Revolutionary War officer, commander of the New York Levies. From the description of Petition to the New York State Legislature, 1807 March 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122519509 Revolutionary War army officer; when writing the orders and letters in this volume, he was a Lie...

Willett family.

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Prominent family in New York City during the 18th and 19th centuries; Marinus Willett (1740-1830) served as an officer in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and later as Mayor of New York City. From the description of Papers, 1733-1974 bulk, 1775-1783. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 122611236 ...

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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George Washington (b. Feb. 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, Va.-d. Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, VA) was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Washington came from a family of farmers and landowners. He had little education but showed an aptitude for mathematics. He used this talent to become a surveyor. At 15, Washington took a job as assistant surveyor on a team sent to map the Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia. In his early 20s, Washington joined the Virgin...