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Stephen Van Rensselaer correspondence

Title
Stephen Van Rensselaer correspondence, 1786-1838.
Author
Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839.

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Mixed materialRequest in advance MssCol 4661Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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Additional Authors
  • Foote, Ebenezer, 1756-1829.
  • Hamilton, Alexander, 1786-1875.
  • Paterson, William B.
  • Tallmadge, James, 1778-1853
  • Emmet collection.
  • Ford collection.
Description
.1 linear foot (1 folder)
Summary
Stephen Van Rensselaer (1764-1839) was an American soldier, New York State lieutenant governor, U.S. congressman, and the last patroon of the manor of Rensselaerswyck, near Albany. Letters to Van Rensselaer (1786-1826) and from him (1790-1838) pertain to New York State and U.S. politics, business affairs concerning Rensselaerswyck, and personal and family matters. Family correspondents include Alexander Hamilton, Jr., thanking his uncle for supporting his education, 1806, and brother-in-law William B. Paterson, congratulating Van Rensselaer on the honorable termination of his military career, 1813. A letter from the proprietors of the Rensselaer glass works, 1792, seeks his aid in establishing a reputable tavern to replace numerous "dram shops." Also present are some invoices and checks, including two signed in Paris by Van Rensselaer's son Stephen, 1813.
Subjects
Access (note)
  • Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Source (note)
  • Donated by John S. Kennedy, 1896 as part of the Emmet Collection and J. Pierpont Morgan, 1899 as part of the Ford Collection; and purchases.
Location of Other Archival Materials (note)
  • Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.
Call Number
MssCol 4661
OCLC
884523824
Author
Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839.
Title
Stephen Van Rensselaer correspondence, 1786-1838.
Restricted Access
Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Account of glass made and sold at the Rensselaer Glass Factory, 1823-1836; Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.
Stephen Van Rensselaer estate inventory; Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.
Source
Donated by John S. Kennedy, 1896 as part of the Emmet Collection and J. Pierpont Morgan, 1899 as part of the Ford Collection; and purchases.
Occupation
Landowners.
Lawyers.
Politicians.
Soldiers.
Added Author
Foote, Ebenezer, 1756-1829.
Hamilton, Alexander, 1786-1875.
Paterson, William B.
Tallmadge, James, 1778-1853, recipient.
Emmet collection.
Ford collection.
Research Call Number
MssCol 4661
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