Papers, 1790-1835.

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Papers, 1790-1835.

Papers consist chiefly of letters, 1790-1835, but also include military commissions signed by Clinton as Governor of New York and other official and legal documents, autographs, portraits, clippings, and printed material.

1 linear foot (1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6794897

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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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...

Manhattan Company

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The Manhattan Company was chartered in April, 1799, for the purpose of providing New York City with fresh water. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were founders of the private company which provided water from 1799 to 1844. From the description of Records, 1799-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155490709 ...

Pintard, John, 1759-1844

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Merchant, philanthropist, and founder of the New-York Historical Society. From the description of John Pintard papers, 1779-1880. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 475888555 ...

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...

Remsen, Henry, 1736-1792

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Merchant of New York City. From the description of Ledger, 1791-1797. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58774752 ...

New York (N.Y.). Mayor

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