Gamaliel H. Barstow letter : to Joshua Ferris, 1819 March 28.

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Gamaliel H. Barstow letter : to Joshua Ferris, 1819 March 28.

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Letter discussing the factors in the choice of Elijah L. Hinman for sheriff of Tioga County and the implications of the choice for the administration of Governor Clinton. Barstow discusses the relative merits of Mr. Purdy and Mr. Wells, other candidates considered for the post of sheriff; he also comments on the progress of the "division question."

2 p. on 1 leaf.

Cornell University Library

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Cornell University Library

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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...

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Ferris, Joshua

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Justice of the peace (1830-1831) Tompkins County, New York. From the description of Joshua Ferris papers, 1831-1847. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63938577 ...