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.
Governor George Clinton gubernatorial and personal records
Series Number
A0142
Summary
This series reflects George Clinton's political, business, and personal life particularly during the Revolutionary War and early statehood period. Subjects include management of military troops; military engagements, fortifications, and maneuvers; handling of loyalists, spies, traitors, deserters, and prisoners; Indian relations and Indian military activities; gubernatorial elections; ratification of the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution; Vermont border controversy; evacuation of British troops from New York City; sales of forfeited land; and postwar British occupation of military posts.
Creator
New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)
Access Restrictions
Restricted: Because of severe burn damage to the records, researchers should first consult published sources (especially Public Papers of George Clinton) and the descriptive calendar available at the Archives.