Papers, 1779-1856.

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Papers, 1779-1856.

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Correspondence and papers, 1779-1856, of various members of the Clinton and related Andrews, Genet, Hale, and Hone families, particularly Charles Alexander Clinton (1798-1861), De Witt Clinton (1769-1828), De Witt Clinton, Jr. (b.1805), George Clinton (1739-1812), James Clinton (1733-1812), and Edmond Charles Genet (1763-1834), including: minutes of the New York City Mayor's Court, 1808;1812, Mayor De Witt Clinton, 2 vols.; correspondence and papers of De Witt Clinton, undated and 1809-28, mostly letters to Dr. John Wakefield Francis (1789-1861) with some letters received, 13 items; letters received, 1828-58, by Charles Alexander Clinton, many relating to the death of his father De Witt Clinton, 35 items; letter books, 1848-56, of Charles Alexander Clinton containing copies of letters sent, 2 vols.; account book, 1828-36, recording monies paid into the New York City Superior Court, 1 vol.; and letter book, 1830-32, of De Witt Clinton, Jr., U.S. Civil Engineer, containing copies of letters sent and received, 1 vol.

6 v. Letter books, etc.48 items. Loose correspondence.

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Clinton family

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Prominent New York (N.Y.) family. From the description of Papers, 1779-1856. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 476439865 ...

Genet family

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Family of French minister to the United States, Edmond Charles Genet and his first wife, the daughter of Gov. George Clinton, Cornelia Clinton Genet, and second wife, Martha Brandon Osgood Genet. From the description of Genet family papers, 1792-1902 (bulk 1792-1835). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58782649 ...

Genet, Edmond-Charles, 1763-1834

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Edmond Charles Genet, often refered to as "Citizen Genet," was born in France in 1763 and followed his father into governement service. In 1793, he was appointed as France's minister plenipotentiary to the United States, but his political activities caused the American government to demand his replacement. He was, however, permitted to remain in this country. He lived near Jaimaica on Long Island for a few years, before moving to upstate New York. His first wife was Cornelia Tappen Cl...

Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828

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DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 – February 11, 1828) was an American politician and naturalist who served as a United States Senator, Mayor of New York City and sixth Governor of New York. In this last capacity, he was largely responsible for the construction of the Erie Canal. Clinton was a major candidate for the American presidency in the election of 1812, challenging incumbent James Madison. A nephew of long-time New York Governor George Clinton, DeWitt Clinton served as his uncle's secreta...

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...

Andrews family.

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Francis, John W. (John Wakefield), 1789-1861

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Physician, New York City. From the description of Reminiscences of Samuel Latham Mitchill : holograph, [1859]. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58761170 New York physician. From the description of Letter, 1853, Dec. 20 : New York City, to Mr. Randall. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35073168 John Wakefield Francis was a prominent New York physician, medical lecturer, patron of the arts and author, notably of "Old New Yor...

Clinton, DeWitt, 1805-1833

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Clinton, James, 1736-1812

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American soldier; father of DeWitt Clinton. From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Camp Cannajoharie Creek", to Henry Glen in Schenectady, 1779 June 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270904334 From the description of Autograph letter signed : White Plains, to his wife, 1778 Aug. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270904336 Revolutionary War General, brother of Governor George Clinton. From the description of Letter, 1800 February 14. (Unknow...

Clinton, C. A. (Charles Alexander), 1798-1861

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Hon family.

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Hale family.

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