Papers,1739-1972

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

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William Henry Seward was born in Florida, Orange County, New York, on May 16, 1801. He was the son of Samuel S. Seward and Mary (Jennings) Seward. He graduated from Union College in 1820, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1822. In 1823, he moved to Auburn, New York, where he entered Judge Elijah Miller's law office. He married Frances Adeline Miller, Judge Miller's daughter, in 1824. Seward was interested in politics early in his career and became actively involved in the Anti-Masonic m...

Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866

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Jared Sparks (1789-1866) was the President of Harvard University from February 1, 1849 to February 10, 1853. He was also a Unitarian minister, editor, and historian. Jared Sparks was born to Joseph Sparks and Elinor (Orcut) Sparks on May 10, 1789 in Willington, Connecticut. Sparks was one of nine children and came from a family of modest means. When he turned six years old, Sparks went to live with an aunt and uncle in Camden, New York, to help relieve the family of a mout...

Foote, Andrew H. (Andrew Hull), 1806-1863

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U.S. naval officer; commander of U.S.S. Perry off west coast of Africa and of U.S.S. Portsmouth as part of East India Squadron involved in Battle of the Barrier Forts near Canton, China (1856). From the description of Andrew H. Foote papers, 1824-1865. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 435675954 American naval officer. From the description of Autograph telegraph signed : [n.p.], to Lieut. J.P. Sanford, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat ...

English, James Edward, 1812-1890

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Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

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Martin Van Buren (b. Kinderhook, New York, December 5, 1782-d. July 24, 1862, Kinderhook, New York), studied law, was admitted to bar, New York, 1803; moved to Huson surrogate of Columbia Co.; member of State Senate, 1813-1820; attorney general of New York, 1815-1819; delegate to state constitutional convention, 1821; U.S. Senate Democrat, March 4, 1821-1828; Governor of New York, 1828-1829; U.s. Secretary of State, March 12, 1829 - August 1, 1831; Vice President, 1832; President, 1836-1840....

Muhlenberg, William Augustus, 1796-1877

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American clergyman and poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Lancaster, to Rev. George Boyd, 1821 Oct. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612830 Distinguished Episcopal clergyman, rector of the Church of the Holy Communion, New York City, 1846-1877. His hymn "I would not live alone" is widely known. From the description of W. A. Muhlenberg letter and poems [manuscript], 1863 Dec 1 and [18]73 Nov 15. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record i...

Hall, Nathan Kelsey, 1810-1874

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U.S. postmaster general, U.S. representative from New York, lawyer, and jurist. From the description of Appointments of Nathan Kelsey Hall, 1851. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450716 Born in Marcellus, Onondaga County, N.Y.; moved to Wales, Erie County, N.Y. in 1826. Became a clerk and student in Millard Fillmore's law office in Aurora. Held many positions in local government between 1830 and 1840. Entered into law partnership with Fillmore and Solomon G. Haven in 1836. A...

Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864

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Benjamin Silliman was a chemist and naturalist, and was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1805. From the description of Correspondence, 1808-1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173466220 Physician and chemist of New Haven, Connecticut. From the description of Note, 1853, Sept. 28 : New Haven, Connecticut, to Isaac Waldron. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35359361 Educator and scientist. From the description of Papers of...

Foote, Elial Todd, 1796-1877

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Historian, judge, physician. From the description of Papers, 1755-1877, 1798-1877 (bulk) (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155440684 Born in Gill, Mass.; in 1798 moved with his parents to Sherburne, N.Y. First physician in Jamestown, N.Y.; first judge of Chautauqua County. Member of the New York State Legislature, 1820, 1826-1827. Moved to New Haven, Conn. in 1845. From the description of Letter : Albany, to John E. Marshall, 1820 Jan. 18...

Foot, Solomon, 1802-1866

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Member of United States Senate. From the description of Autograph letter signed : House of Representatives, 1845 Feb. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270520495 Lawyer, state legislator, U.S. Representative and later Senator; b. in Cornwall, Vt.; attended Middlebury College; admitted to the bar in 1831 and practiced in Rutland, Vt.; elected state representative, 1833, 1836-1838; delegate to the Vermont state constitutional convention, 1836; prosecuting attorney, 1836-1842;...

Ewing, Thomas, 1789-1871

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Lawyer, U.S. senator from Ohio, U.S. secretary of the treasury, and of the interior. From the description of Thomas Ewing papers, 1815-1872. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981690 U.S. cabinet officer and senator from Ohio. Other family members represented include his sons, Thomas (1829-1896), U.S. Army officer and congressman from Ohio, and Hugh (1826-1905), U.S. minister to Holland; his daughter and son-in-law, Ellen Ewing Sherman (1824-1888) and William T. Sherman (1820-...

Sprague, William B. (William Buell), 1795-1876

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Clergyman and autograph collector from Albany, N.Y. From the description of Papers, 1830-1843. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 33203510 American pastor, collector, and biographer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Albany, N.Y., to [Andrew Preston Peabody?], 1866 Jan. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 751989045 William Buell Sprague (1795-1876) was an American Presbyterian clergyman and author. A graduate of Yale and of Pri...

Baldwin, Roger S. (Roger Sherman), 1793-1863

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American lawyer, politician, and Senator from Connecticut. From the guide to the Roger Sherman Baldwin papers, 1849, 1852, 1853, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...

Hazeltine, Abner, 1793-1879

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Wright, Silas, 1795-1847

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Son of Silas and Eleanor Goodale Wright. Silas practiced law in Canton, N.Y.; married Clarissa Moody, 1833; was a politician, holding offices of County Surrogate, state senator, U.S. Congressman and Senator, 1833-1844, and Governor of New York 1844-1846. From the description of Papers, 1800-1983, 1800-1847 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155472289 Statesman, governor of New York State. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Albany, to the publish...

Foote Family.

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Sanford, Nathan, 1777-1838

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Politician. Sanford was a member of the New York State Assembly and the United States Senate from New York State. From the description of Letter, 1815 November 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145407255 Sanford was a lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the New York State Senate and held various other public offices including U.S. Commissioner of Bankruptcy for the District of New York. From the description of Papers, 1799-1834. (Unknown). WorldCat re...

Root, Erastus, 1773-1846

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Erastus Root was a lawyer and politician from New York. He served in the New York State Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives, and as Lieutenant Governor of the state of New York. From the description of Erastus Root collection, 1810-1844. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 727025811 ...

King, Preston, 1806-1865

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U.S. senator and representative from New York. From the description of Letters of Preston King, 1836-1860. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71009945 Preston King, politician, was born October 11, 1806 in Ogdensburg, New York. He was educated in Ogdensburg and graduated from Union College in 1827. He passed the bar after a study of law in Silas Wright's office. In 1830 he established the St. Lawrence Republican. From 1831-1834 he served as postmaster in Ogdensburg at which tine...

Marcy, William L. (William Learned), 1786-1857

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New York attorney and statesman; served as United States Secretary of State under President Pierce. From the description of William Learned Marcy letter, 1857 Mar. 15. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 255631874 Senator, Governor of New York, 1833-39. From the description of Letter 1834 March 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122617820 Secretary of War under Polk. Secretary of State under Pierce. From the description of Autog...