New York State Governor Daniel D. Tompkins gubernatorial and personal records
Series Number
A0084
Summary
This series contains mostly correspondence but also some accounts, essays, and related records documenting Daniel Tompkins' public and private life from his college years through his term as vice president. Included are letters from Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Martin Van Buren, DeWitt Clinton, and Henry Dearborn. Records relate to the War of 1812; appointments; Indians; political disputes; state prison administration; slavery; John Jacob Astor's arrest for treason; morality issues; and Tompkins' finances and property. These records are restricted due to damage.
Creator
New York (State). Governor (1807-1817 : Tompkins)
Access Restrictions
Restricted: Because of severe burn damage to the records, researchers should first consult Public Papers of Daniel D. Tompkins.