Andrew Bostwick letter to Governor George Clinton, 1779.

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Andrew Bostwick letter to Governor George Clinton, 1779.

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Autograph letter, signed from Andrew Bostwick to New York governor George Clinton, dated Fishkill, August 25, 1779, regarding an amendment to an act that would encourage "adopting some easier method in the application of impressment of forage..."

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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...

Bostwick, Andrew.

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New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)

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