Wadsworth family letters, 1792-1803.

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Wadsworth family letters, 1792-1803.

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Typescript copies of letters (approximately 40) from James Wadsworth, at various locations in New York State, to Jeremiah Wadsworth of Hartford, Connecticut, concerning land deals and settlement, primarily in Genesee County, New York. Subjects also include Aaron Burr's political ambitions, and negotiations with the British. One letter from Decius Wadsworth to Jeremiah Wadsworth.

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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician and lawyer. A Founding Father, he served as the third vice president of the United States during President Thomas Jefferson's first term from 1801 to 1805. His role in helping form the nation, however, would be overshadowed when he killed fellow Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel. The duel led to the collapse of Burr's political career and tarnished his legacy in American history. Burr was born t...

Wadsworth, Decius, 1768-1821

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Wadsworth family.

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Wadsworth, James.

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Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

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Delegate of the U.S. Continental Congress, U.S. representative and legislator, army officer, and banker from Connecticut. From the description of Papers of Jeremiah Wadsworth, 1775-1833. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71067840 Merchant, soldier, and commissary general in the Continental Army; resident of Hartford, Connecticut. From the description of Jeremiah Wadsworth papers, 1776-1802. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58780060 ...