George R. Babcock letter : Buffalo, to Hon. M. Fillmore, 1863 Feb. 13.

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George R. Babcock letter : Buffalo, to Hon. M. Fillmore, 1863 Feb. 13.

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Letter apologizes for not attending the Historical Society "club" meeting because of a severe cold, and encloses his notes on his theory that Black Rock originally referred to Bird Island, and not the rock upon the mainland.

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Buffalo Historical Society (N.Y.).

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Babcock, George R., 1806-1876.

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Born in Gorham, Ontario County, N.Y. on 20 Sept. 1806; came to Buffalo in 1824. Studied law with Heman B. Potter and, after being admitted to the bar, practiced in Buffalo with various partners. He was elected a member of assembly in 1845, and served two terms in the state senate, 1850-1854. From the description of Memorial of George Palmer, 1865 . (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 185027103 From the description of George R. Babcock letter : Buffalo, to Hon. M. F...

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

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Millard Fillmore was born in Cayuga County, N.Y. and later became a resident of East Aurora and Buffalo. He was a lawyer, local office holder, State Assemblyman, U.S. Congressman, N.Y. State Comptroller, Vice-President under Zachary Taylor and 13th U.S. President, 1850-1853. He was also involved in establishing numerous Buffalo institutions. He was a founder and first Chancellor of the University of Buffalo, Commander of the Union Continentals (Home Guard) during Civil War, and first president o...