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DeWitt Clinton papers

Title
DeWitt Clinton papers
Author
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Pintard, John, 1759-1844.
  • Remsen, Henry, 1736-1792.
  • Bank of the Manhattan Company.
Description
1 linear ft., (1 box).
Summary
Papers consist chiefly of letters, 1790-1835, but also include military commissions signed by Clinton as Governor of New York and other official and legal documents; autographs; portraits; clippings; and printed material.
Subject
  • New York (N.Y.). Mayor
  • New York (State). Governor
  • Banks and banking > New York (State)
  • Canals > New York (State)
  • Legislators > United States
  • Erie Canal (N.Y.)
  • New York (State) > Politics and government > 1775-1865
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Benjamin (1922); Parke Bernet (1941); Paul C. Richards (1988); transfers from other collections
Biography (note)
  • United States senator, 1802-1803; Mayor of New York City, 1803-1815 (except for 1807-1808 and 1810-1811); Governor of New York State, 1817-1821 and 1825-1828.
Provenance (note)
  • Purchased from Benjamin, 1922; Parke Bernet, 1941; Paul C. Richards,1988. Transfers from other collections.
Processing Action (note)
  • Accessioned.
Call Number
MssCol 572
OCLC
NYPW89-A321
Author
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828.
Title
DeWitt Clinton papers, 1790-1835.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
United States senator, 1802-1803; Mayor of New York City, 1803-1815 (except for 1807-1808 and 1810-1811); Governor of New York State, 1817-1821 and 1825-1828.
Provenance
Purchased from Benjamin, 1922; Parke Bernet, 1941; Paul C. Richards,1988. Transfers from other collections.
Occupation
Politicians.
Added Author
Pintard, John, 1759-1844.
Remsen, Henry, 1736-1792.
Bank of the Manhattan Company.
Research Call Number
MssCol 572
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