LS, 1782 May 20, Fishkill, N.Y., to George Clinton.

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LS, 1782 May 20, Fishkill, N.Y., to George Clinton.

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Informs Clinton, governor of New York, that a New York judge had subpoenaed Helena Scott, wife of General John Morin Scott, to appear in a common tavern to give evidence concerning a minor court case. Stirling complains that other, less severe, methods of obtaining her testimony could have been employed, and asks Clinton to speak to the judge concerning his conduct.

1 item (1 p.) ; 36 cm.

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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...

Scott, Helena Rutgers, fl. 1752-1782.

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Alexander, William, 1726-1783

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American Revolutionary soldier; Lord Stirling. From the description of Document signed : [n.p.], 1772 July 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270132554 Revolutionary soldier; better known as Lord Stirling. During the French and Indian War, he was aide and secretary to Governor Shirley, and defended Shirley before the House of Commons in 1756. From the description of Letter : on board the sloop Massachusetts, to Governor Robert Hunter Morris, 1755 July 6. (Buffalo...