Papers, 1787-1860.

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Papers, 1787-1860.

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A large collection of documents relating to members of the Wadsworth family including James Wadsworth (1768-1844), William Wadsworth (1761-1833) and James Wadsworth (b.1819) who served as mayor of Buffalo. The papers are full of documents that relate to the settlement and development of western New York State. Included are correspondence, deeds, leases, agreements, papers relating to the Buffalo, Brantford and Goderich Railroad, and other documents of particular interest are documents relating to the relief of purchasers of lands in the Cayuga, Oneida and Onondaga Indian Reservations in 1803, the improvement of public health in New York, N.Y. and relief for the Leake and Watts orphanage in New York, N.Y. Also included are a number of receipts from the New York State Treasurer, 1799-1815.

8 boxes.

American Periodical Series I

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SNAC Resource ID: 6801262

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Morris, Robert, 1734-1806

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Robert Morris, Jr. (January 20, 1734 – May 8, 1806) was an English-born merchant and a Founding Father of the United States. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania legislature, the Second Continental Congress, and the United States Senate, and he was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. From 1781 to 1784, he served as the Superintendent of Finance of the United States, becoming known as the "Financier of the Revolution...

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician and lawyer. A Founding Father, he served as the third vice president of the United States during President Thomas Jefferson's first term from 1801 to 1805. His role in helping form the nation, however, would be overshadowed when he killed fellow Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel. The duel led to the collapse of Burr's political career and tarnished his legacy in American history. Burr was born t...

Buffalo, Brantford and Goderich Railroad.

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Wadsworth, James, 1730-1817

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Wadsworth family.

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Wadsworth, James, 1768-1844

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Land speculator. Wadsworth was involved in a large land speculation scheme in western New York State, the land eventually became part of the Holland Purchase. From the description of Letter, 1809 September 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122487885 Landowner, reformer, and philanthropist whose family settled Geneseo, N.Y. From the description of James Wadsworth family papers, 1730-1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980237 Born in Durham, Conn. Taugh...

New York (State). Treasurer's Office

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Section six of Chapter 80 of the Laws of New York passed on April 22, 1785 was entitled "An act authorizing the Auditor to audit certain accounts and claims and for other purposes mentioned." This act authorized the state to collect certain debts due it. From the description of Letter to New York State Attorney General, 1794 January 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122535573 According to Chapter 188 of the Laws of 1801, any child born of a slave after July 4, ...

Leake and Watts Orphan House (New York, N.Y.)

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Buffalo (N.Y.). Mayor.

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Northrup, Enos.

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Wadsworth, Wlliam, 1761-1833.

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