William Ketchum letters : to M. Fillmore, 1863.

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William Ketchum letters : to M. Fillmore, 1863.

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Letters written to Millard Fillmore, president of the Buffalo Historical Society, in support of Ketchum's claim that Buffalo was named for the bison that once ranged as far east as Buffalo Creek. The first letter was sent in response to a letter by N.T. Strong, printed in the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser; the second presents additional evidence in support of Ketchum's theory, in response to remarks by "Mr. Shea" regarding the first letter.

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

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Millard Fillmore was born in Cayuga County, N.Y. and later became a resident of East Aurora and Buffalo. He was a lawyer, local office holder, State Assemblyman, U.S. Congressman, N.Y. State Comptroller, Vice-President under Zachary Taylor and 13th U.S. President, 1850-1853. He was also involved in establishing numerous Buffalo institutions. He was a founder and first Chancellor of the University of Buffalo, Commander of the Union Continentals (Home Guard) during Civil War, and first president o...

Ketchum, William, 1798-1876

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Born in Bloomfield, Ontario County, N.Y.; came to Buffalo in 1819. A furrier and hatter by trade, he served as mayor of Buffalo in 1844, and was appointed collector of customs for the District of Buffalo Creek by Millard Fillmore, a lifelong personal friend, in 1851. From the description of Memorial of George Coit, 1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 185130009 From the description of William Ketchum letters : to M. Fillmore, 1863. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record i...

Strong, N. T. (Nathaniel T.), d. 1872.

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