Papers, 1831-1860.

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Papers, 1831-1860.

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Papers pertain to the New York and Erie Railroad and include deeds, mortgages, bonds, title abstracts, quit claims, agreements, and letters patent concerning property acquired by the railroad, 1833-1860; reports and pamphlets, 1844-1852, and a printed letter soliciting stock and land, 1833; two letters from DeWitt Clinton to Lord encouraging the Erie Railroad project, getting government support, and Clinton's possible appointment as engineer, 1831-1832; letter from Lord to James G. King urging that work on eastern section be done before that on Delaware section, 1836; original draft of the New York and Erie Railroad charter, 1832; drafts of business letters concerning railroad property, 1847; report by H.A. Seymour on Piermont, N.Y. as the eastern terminus of the railroad, 1836; reports by Lord concerning coal and wood consumption, organization of the road, routes, and bridges, 1840; and engravings of Tappan Landing, 1836, and Eleazar Lord, undated.

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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...

King, James G. (James Gore), 1791-1853

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Lord, Eleazar, 1788-1871

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President of the Board of Trustees of the New York and Erie Railroad Company. From the description of Papers, 1831-1860. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155538778 ...

New York and Erie Railroad Company

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Seymour H.A.

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