Papers of Benjamin Hall Wright, 1839-1881.

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Papers of Benjamin Hall Wright, 1839-1881.

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Correspondence (mostly after 1860) relating to the resumption of specie payments, other political topics, and Wright's father, Benjamin Wright (1770-1842), senior engineer for the Erie Canal. Correspondents include Hamilton Fish, Scott Lord, and S. F. Philips.

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Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893

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American statesman; Secretary of State. From the description of Letter signed : Washington, to Thomas J. Durant, 1870 Oct. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270538114 From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to F.B. Schell, 1890 Jan. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526181 American statesman and diplomat. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to William B. Snell, Esq., (18)76 Dec. 19. (Unknown). World...

Philips, S. F.

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Lord, Scott, 1820-1885

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Wright, Benjamin Hall, 1801-1881

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Civil engineer. From the description of Papers of Benjamin Hall Wright, 1839-1881. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71062647 ...

Wright, Benjamin, 1770-1842

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Benjamin Wright (1770-1842) was a prominent land surveyor and engineer. During his career, he surveyed much of the lands along the upper Mohawk and Black River Valleys, which are now situated in Herkimer, Oneida, Lewis, and Jefferson Counties in New York State. Wright was also noted for his advocacy and development of canals and transportation infrastructure in New York State. He was chief engineer in the design and construction of the Erie Canal. From the description of Collection, ...