Erastus Corning I, 1794-1872 papers, 1801-1872.

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Erastus Corning I, 1794-1872 papers, 1801-1872.

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Correspondence, 1801-72, primarily letters received; major correspondents were John Murray Forbes and Edward C. Delavan. Topics discussed include railroads, banks, iron works, coal companies, Polish exiles, politics, temperance, and farming methods. Also detailed household and farm accounts, 1818-63, and letters, bills, and receipts from Edwin Corning during his European trip, 1854-55.

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Erastus Corning I, 1794-1872.

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Merchant, financier. Corning was a merchant, an industrialist, and a founder of the New York Central Railroad; his political career included the Albany mayoralty, 1834-37, and a seat in the New York State Senate, 1842-48. From the description of Erastus Corning I, 1794-1872 papers, 1801-1872. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155448715 ...