Memorial of the citizens of New York, in favour of a canal navigation between the Great Western Lakes and the tide-waters of the Hudson : manuscript, [1816?].

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Memorial of the citizens of New York, in favour of a canal navigation between the Great Western Lakes and the tide-waters of the Hudson : manuscript, [1816?].

Clinton's memorial of the citizens to the New York State legislature for constructing a canal between the Great Lakes and the tide-waters of the Hudson River (1816?).

1 v. (50 p.)

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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...