Dayton, Charles W. (Charles Willoughby), 1846-1910; New York (State). Supreme Court; Metropolitan Fair (1864 :New York, N.Y.); Draft Riot, New York, N.Y., 1863; Elections--United States--1864.; New York (N.Y.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; New...
The Charles Willoughby Dayton papers include diaries, composition books, speeches, miscellaneous writings, published materials, ephemera and photographs. Of the four volumes in the collection, two are composition books dated 1858 and 1862,...
Infrastructure-Canal; Rensselaer, Stephen Van, 1764–1839; North, William, 1755-1836; Eddy, Thomas, 1758 – 1827; Livingston, Brockholst, 1757-1823; De Witt, Simeon, 1756-1834; Report; War 1812; Commissioners; Western Inland Lock Navigation...
This forty page report is the second one issued by the committee which documents that it had applied to the general government for funding, without success. It was submitted by committee members The commissioners Gouvenor Morris, S. Van...
Infrastructure-Canal; Rensselaer, Stephen Van, 1764–1839; North, William, 1755-1836; Eddy, Thomas, 1758 – 1827; Livingston, Brockholst, 1757-1823; De Witt, Simeon, 1756-1834; Report; War 1812; Commissioners; Western Inland Lock Navigation...
Page thirty-two of this forty page report, the second one issued by the committee which documents that it had applied to the general government for funding, without success. It was submitted by committee members The commissioners Gouvenor Morris,...
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816; Hudson River; Correspondence; Revenue; New York (State); Erie Canal;
Page twelve of the pamphlet consisting of a letter written by Robert Fulton to Gouverneur Morris dated February 22d, 1814 with the response by Morris dated March 3, 1814. Fulton and Morris, both supporters of the canal, exchanged letters on the...
Canal Board; Debt; Revenue; Enlargement; Tolls; Expenses; Champlain Canal; New York State Assembly; Erie Canal; New York (State); Report
Page 4 of a fifty-one page document of the Report of the Canal Board in answer to resolutions respecting the canal debts and revenues and the enlargement of the Erie Canal addressed to the Honorable The Assembly. This page includes a table of tolls...
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Hulbert, G[eorge] Murray, 1881-1950
Voters are asked to choose Murray Hulbert, Democratic candidate for President of the Board of Alderman. Front: Photo of Hulbert describing his record of public service. Back: Quotes by local newspapers of his...
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Higgins, James A.
Handbill asks voters to choose James A. Higgins for State Senator of the sixth district. Front: Photograph with sample ballot. Back: "Say it With Votes!" proclaims the handbill.
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Cassin, Edward; League of Nations
Double-sided handbill asking voters to choose Edward Cassin for Congress, Fifth District. Front: Photo of Cassin listing his plans. Reverse: What the League of Nations proposes.
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Johnston, John B., 1882-1960; Walker, James John, 1881-1946
This two-page typescript attests to Mayor Jimmy Walker's friendship with John B. Johnston, the Democratic nominee for Supreme Court. Walker states that Johnston is a man who is an "outstanding practictioner of...
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Fox, Daniel W.
Handbill advocating Daniel W. Fox, candidate for the 18th Assembly District in Brooklyn. Front: Photo and sample ballot. Reverse: Biography and sample ballot.
Promotional Materials; Democratic Party (Kings County, N.Y.); Johnston, John B., 1882-1960
Card asking individuals to enroll as members of the Johnston Speakers Bureau requesting individuals' names, addresses, phone numbers, and whether or not they can supply a car.