Isaac R. Carpenter letter to John and Isaiah Townsend, 1828.

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Isaac R. Carpenter letter to John and Isaiah Townsend, 1828.

Autograph letter, signed, from Isaac R. Carpenter to John and Isaiah Townsend of Albany, requesting information on the practicality of using a steam engine on the Newburgh ferry. Letter is dated Newburgh, June 3, 1828.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8034230

New-York Historical Society Library

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Townsend, Jo.

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Albany, New York, businessman. From the description of John Townsend papers, 1836-1851. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34419944 ...

Carpenter, Isaac R.

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Isaac R. Carpenter was an instrumental force in establishing the Newburgh ferry. From the description of Isaac R. Carpenter letter to John and Isaiah Townsend, 1828. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 706460120 ...

Townsend, Isaiah, 1777-1838

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Isaiah and his brother John Townsend were merchants, iron manufacturers and politicians in the Albany, N.Y. area. John served as mayor of the City of Albany from 1829 to 1832. They played an important role in the early industrial development of Albany. From the description of Papers, 1795-1882. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122458705 ...