Clinton family papers

Clinton family papers

Epitaph of James Clinton|Application of Dr. C. [i.e., A.] Clinton

Little Britain [N.Y.]|New York (N.Y.)|Newburgh, [N.Y.]|Albany [S.d.], 1762-1845

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MSS L1988.116.1-49 M MB

Correspondants: Alexander Clinton, Charles Clinton, Sr., Charles Clinton, Jr., George Clinton, Sr., George Clinton, Jr. (no. 27) , James Clinton, Mary (DeWitt) Clinton (no. 16); DeWitt Clinton; Elizabeth Clinton (no. 37); Robert B. Norton; Alexander Clinton (no. 49); George Varick; Michael Leib; Simeon DeWitt
Chiefly family news and (nos. 7-17) supplies of rum, soap, flour, candles, etc. for General James Clinton's military family
No.30 refers to the gubernatorial election of 1792, mentioning the crucial votes from Clinton, Tioga, and Otsego counties, which resulted in George Clinton's election and Jay's defeat. Also describes "the great fermentation" that transpired afterwards.
Other pieces relevant to New York State politics: 37, 38, 40, and 44.
No. 34 mentions "intelligence with respect to the expedition of Buonaparte and the affairs of Ireland...." The latter, "so just and so compatible with the principles of our own revolution will finally triumph over the tyranny of the corrupt ... sway of Britain.
No. 35 is a deed of land in New Windsor from James Clinton to his son George, witnessed by Charles and DeWitt Clinton.
In no. 37, Elizabeth Clinton reports to her father General James Clinton: "the Declaration of Independence was read ... the bells rang the drum beat and the fife played, the other party have very long faces ...."
Charles Clinton writes to James Clinton concerning the Charter of New York which threatens to "disenfranchise the rights of the people at the pleasure of the Aldermen and their adherents." (No. 38)
Robert B. Norton (nos. 39 and 40) writes to James Clinton about damages to crops and to vessels in the harbor during a severe storm; also requests that Clinton "write me about your election." A Robert B. Norton, probably this one, was a classmate of George Clinton, Jr. at Columbia and married Maria Clinton.
DeWitt Clinton to Michael Leib (no. 41): "We rejoice at the brightening of your prospects in Pensylvania [sic]. The much abusede & calminated Republicans of your state will we confidently trust rise superior to the infamous coalition of federalists [reprobates?]
No. 44: DeWitt Clinton in Albany writes to Henry Remsen concerning a debt due to the Manhattan Company; also, "The Council met yesterday and made several removals. The pressure of applicants in immense. The rsult will be extremely beneficial to the Republican cause. There can be no doubt of our success...."
No.48: DeWitt Clinton to his son Charles: "Everything here is topsy turvey as at Albany in a political sense. The grappling for office - the vilifings ... and flatterers are degrading to the republican character. From these evils much good may however arise."
No. 49 is Dr. Alexander Clinton's letter to Richard Varick, President of the New York Society of the Cincinnati, requesting membership. It is docketed Application of Dr. C [sic] Clinton in right of Genl. James Clinton / report of Committee favorable. At bottom is the approbation of Alexander B. Thompson.
Generals George and James Clinton and Richard Varick were original members of the New York Society of the Cincinnati.
Arranged in chronological order
See case file for cataloger's notes and other informtion, including typed transcripts of nos. 24, 45 and 48
See also the Director's Annual Report for 1988, pp. 20-22.

Gift of Christopher Clinton Burt, New York Society

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