U.S. Customs records, circa 1815.

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U.S. Customs records, circa 1815.

Includes circular sent to the Collector of the Customs, Detroit. May 12, 1815, signed by A.J. Dallas.

7 large manuscripts.

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U.S. Customs Service

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Isaac H. Scott was born in Quebec; came to the United States at age 14. Served during the Civil War and was the last surviving member of the crew of the Monitor. He was employed at the Ferry St. U.S. Customs office, Buffalo, N.Y., for 33 years. From the description of Personnel file of Isaac H. Scott, 1915-1920. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 33113607 The establishment of customs districts and ports of entry and appointment of customs officers was...

Dallas, Alexander J. (Alexander James), 1791-1844

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The recipient of the letter was likely Alexander James Dallas (1791 -1844), an American Naval officer. From the guide to the Alexander J. Dallas Letter, 1806, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries) ...

Dallas, Alexander James, 1759-1817

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Lawyer; U.S. district attorney for eastern Pennsylvania, 1801-1814; secretary of the Treasury, 1814-1816. From the description of AL (draft), [ca. 1811 Aug.], Philadelphia, to [Caesar Augustus Rodney?]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122524906 From the description of AL, [ca. 1809 Nov.], Philadelphia, to Albert Gallatin. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122585765 U.S. secretary of the treasury, lawyer, and author. ...