Papers, 1730-1875 bulk 1783-1824.

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Papers, 1730-1875 bulk 1783-1824.

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These papers consist of letters, land titles and other legal papers related to Henry Rutgers and family from 1730 to 1875. The letters to Henry Rutgers, dated 1783-1820, relate chiefly to matters of business and politics. Many of these letters were from his cousin, Robert Rutgers, which also included news about the family. Other correspondents of Rutgers include Abraham Bancker, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Tallmadge, Gerard De Peyster, and William B. Crosby. Also includes several letters, dated 1801-1824, of Henry Rutgers to William B. Crosby relative to politics and government. Other papers include deeds and leases to , dated 1730-1820, of Hermanus, Anthony, and Henry Rutgers, and Gerard Bancker; leases to land held by the executors of the estate of Henry Rutgers, 1830-1875; copy of the will of Ebenezer Crosby, 1788; and a bookplate depicting the Rutgers family coat of arms.

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New York State Library

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Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835

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Benjamin Tallmadge (1754-1835) acted as principal director of George Washington's secret service from 1778-1783, after the death of Nathan Hale. He won distinction as a field officer, notably at the capture of Fort St. George, Long Island, in 1780. With his leadership, Washington was able to create a strong and successful chain of spies throughout the New York area, beginning the secret service in America. These agents, primarily the Culper Spy Ring, gathered information for Washington, which gr...

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician and lawyer. A Founding Father, he served as the third vice president of the United States during President Thomas Jefferson's first term from 1801 to 1805. His role in helping form the nation, however, would be overshadowed when he killed fellow Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel. The duel led to the collapse of Burr's political career and tarnished his legacy in American history. Burr was born t...

Jackson, David

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Crosby family.

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De Peyster family.

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Rutgers, Robert.

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Crosby, William H.

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Resident of New York, who maintained correspondence with friends and family in Charleston, S.C. From the description of William B. Crosby papers, 1812-1818. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 31448908 ...

Rutgers Family.

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Rutgers, Henry, 1745-1830

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Henry Rutgers was born on October 7, 1745, son of Hendrick and Catharine (De Peyster) Rutgers. A resident of New York City, Rutgers was a Revolutionary officer, landed magnate, and philanthropist. He was the last descendant in his direct line of the Dutch immigrant, Rutgers Jacobsen Van Schoenderwoert, who came to Fort Orange in 1636. Henry Rutgers' interests ranged from local and state politics to the patronage of numerous educational and religious projects. Rutgers died on February 17, 1830. ...

Bancker, Abraham.

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