Political scrapbook and will, 1851-1887 (bulk 1851-1854).

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Political scrapbook and will, 1851-1887 (bulk 1851-1854).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/41525199

Scrapbook of clippings, 1851-1854, mostly from Buffalo newspapers, regarding politics at the local, state, and national levels, with emphasis on the Whig party. Included is part of an undated Spaulding campaign speech in which he promises to prohibit the sale of intoxicating drinks if elected governor. The copy of Spaulding's will is dated 14 Feb. 1887.

(0.1 linear ft.)

Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7438140

Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Whig Party (U.S.)

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Whig Party (N.Y.)

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Spaulding, E. G. (Elbridge Gerry), 1809-1897

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American banker; "Father of the greenbacks." From the description of Autograph letter signed : Buffalo, to William Pitt Fessenden, 1869 July 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662379 Born in Cayuga County, N.Y. in 1809; established law practice in Buffalo in the 1830s. Became involved in the development of Buffalo Harbor, the enlaragement of the Erie Canal and the municipal gas company. Instrumental in moving the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank to Buffalo and, as its preside...