Letters received, 1815 Nov. 15-1844 Feb. 20.

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Letters received, 1815 Nov. 15-1844 Feb. 20.

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Many letters soliciting his recommendation for various government positions, including postmaster of Albany, U.S. Navy agent at New York City, and keeper of the Genesee Light House; other letters concern personal and business matters.

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Porter, Peter B. (Peter Buell), 1773-1844

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Porter was a member of the New York State Legislature, a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York State, a major general in the War of 1812, and United States Secretary of War from 1828 to 1829. He was a strong supporter of the Whig Party. From the description of Letter, 1839 February 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145407205 Congressman, general of New York State Militia during the War of 1812, and partner in Porter, Barton & Company. ...