Papers, 1730-1893, 1755-1840 (bulk)

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Papers, 1730-1893, 1755-1840 (bulk)

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Papers of many members of the de Lancey family of New York City including Edward F., James, John, John Peter, and Stephen de Lancey. Papers consist of bills and receipts; correspondence regarding personal, family, military and political concerns, deeds, will, and inventories; papers regarding notices for awards for runaway slaves and for the manumission of others; military commissions; and tickets for events. Several genealogical charts and notes are included in collection. Papers of James de Lancey, Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief of New York primarily relate to military and political issues during the Revolutionary War. Papers of John de Lancey concern his involvement as a military commander.

2.2 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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SNAC Resource ID: 6876544

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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De Lancey, James, 1732-1800

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Loyalist, colonial politician, and turfman of New York City, later removing to England at the outbreak of the American Revolution. After the war he became active in working to help get compensation from the British government for loyalists whose property was confiscated by the Americans. From the description of Family papers, 1735-1869 (bulk 1760-1800). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58662750 James De Lancey served as Lieutenant Governor of the Province (Colony) ...

De Lancey family.

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De Lancey, John Peter.

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De Lancey, Stephen.

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De Lancey, Edward F. (Edward Floyd), 1821-1905

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De Lancey, John.

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