Letter : New York, [N.Y.], to W[illia]m Colbreath, Herkimer County, [N.Y.], 1792 Aug. 17.

Newberry Library

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Clinton, George, 1739-1812

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George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and statesman, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812. He also served as governor of New York from 1777 to 1795 and from 1801 to 1804. Along with John C. Calhoun, he is one of two vice presidents to hold office under two presidents. Clinton served in the French and Ind...

Colbrath, William

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New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)

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Chapter 32 of the laws of 1781 made provisions for granting unappropriated lands as bounties for those entering into service. The act was passed in response to the need for greater protection of frontier settlements. From the description of General Orders Regarding the Raising of Two Regiments, 1782 March 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122535572 During the American Revolution, British Army Major John Andre (alias John Anderson) acted as a secret emissary and contact to A...