Emma Koberg, collector, letters, 1822-1852.
Collection Number: 6001
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Emma Koberg, collector, letters, 1822-1852.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
6001
Abstract:
Forty-one letters concerning the Sons of Temperance, religious activities, legal actions,
family matters, 1848 Democratic State Convention, a Revolutionary War widow's pension,
a petition for a government post for a physician, and complaints about a bequest.
Correspondents include John F. Graham, Jno. H. Redington, Aaron Vanderpool, and Erastus
Corning.
Creator:
Koberg, Emma
Quanitities:
1 microfilm reels.
Language:
Collection material in English
Forty-one letters concerning the Sons of Temperance, religious activities, legal actions,
family matters, 1848 Democratic State Convention, a Revolutionary War widow's pension,
a petition for a government post for a physician, and complaints about a bequest.
Correspondents include John F. Graham, Jno. H. Redington, Aaron Vanderpool, and Erastus
Corning.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Emma Koberg, collector, letters, #6001. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections,
Cornell University Library.
Names:
Graham, John F.
Redington, Jno. H.
Vanderpool, Aaron.
Corning, Erastus
Sons of Temperance of North America
Democratic Party (U.S)
Subjects:
Military pensions.
Families -- New York (State) -- Wayne County.
Families -- New York (State) -- Ontario County.
Temperance -- New York (State)
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Letters
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| Letter #1 |
From A.B. Clemons, D,G,W,P. (Palmyra N.Y.) to John F. Graham, G.W.P. (Geneva N.Y.).
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December 4, 1847 | |
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Scope and Contents
Discusses the growth of the Wayne Division of the Sons of Temperance and current activities
of both the Wayne and Palmyra groups.
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| Letter #2 |
From Hiram Schur, M.P. (Port Gibson N.Y.) to John F. Graham G.W.P. (Geneva N.Y.).
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June 6, 1848 | |
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Scope and Contents
Asks for information concerning a Sons of Temperance member whose position in the
local government required him to rule on granting liquor licenses. Brother James Halladay
Esq. has been charged with violating his obligation since he granted a license.
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| Letter #3 |
A Prohibition leaflet stating "The Saloon Must Go" copyright W. Brown.
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1888 | |
| Letter #4 |
From A.B. Lucing (Philipsville N.Y.) to John F. Graham (Geneva N.Y.).
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September 11, 1868 | |
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Scope and Contents
Letter discusses whether it is amenable to the Sons of Temperance Constitution that
a member be granted a license to retail liquor.
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| Letter #5 |
From H. Boynton and J.A. Murry with a post script from J. Smith (Red Creek N.Y. to
Rev. P.A. Murry (Geneva N.Y.).
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December 15, 1842 | |
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Scope and Contents
Describes a revival in Red Creek lasting 3-4 weeks where the authors have labored
with the assistance of Bros. Tonisley and C. Smith.
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| Letter #6 |
From Jno. H. Redington (Auburn N.Y.) to Jedediah Burchard (Evangelist) (Springfield,
Windsor Co., Vermont)
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November 27, 1834 | |
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Scope and Contents
Redington encourages Burchard to be a true Christian, talks about Burchard's wife,
and requests prayers for "a serious student of theology and a true minister," i.e.
himself.
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| Letter #7 |
From ____ Armitage (Jefferson) to John F. Graham G.W.P. (Geneva)
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March 8, 1849 | |
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Scope and Contents
Concerns an application to the Grand Temple at N.Y. City for the charter of a temple
to be located in Jefferson and called "Salubrin Temple." The author requests that
Graham write a letter of recommendation. He reports that two divisions have been formed
from his: one at Townsend's settlement, one at Reading Centre. Another is to be formed
at Burdette.
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| Letter #8 |
From Alvah Nash (Havanah N.Y.) to Dr. John F. Graham (Geneva N.Y.).
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February 10, 1848 | |
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Scope and Contents
The brothers have been directed to sing those tunes at the opening and closing initiation
which are in the book. They protest and argue that they should have the privilege
of singing what they see fit. Please advise.
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| Letter #9 |
From Alvah Nash to John F. Graham (Geneva N.Y.).
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February 28, 1848 | |
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Scope and Contents
Inquires whether the brothers may withdraw without permission or may send in their
card. Past D.D.S.P.S. B. Denton has done the latter.
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| Letter #10 |
From G.H. Crane (Clarkson Village) to J.F. Graham (Geneva N.Y.).
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No date | |
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Scope and Contents
Application for a division, proceedings of the organization of a division, and a fee
of $6.00, Gives a list of officers. He talks of the high cost of supporting temperance
work and wishes he had more support so he could attend the Grand Division Meeting
next month.
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| Letter #11 |
From William Gibson, Attorney (Lyons N.Y.) to Francis Bloodgood, Esq., Clerk of the
Superior Court of N.Y. (Albany).
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December 9, 1822 | |
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Scope and Contents
Requests a court hearing in Ja. for his client, John Clofs, vs. Henry Garlock.
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| Letter #12 |
From William Sipin (Gibson?), Attorney (Lyons N.Y.) to Francis Bloodgood, Esq. Clerk
of the Superior Court (Albany).
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December 12, 1822 | |
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Scope and Contents
Requests that a notice for argument on demurrer for William Hough be placed on the
dockett. From W.J. Hough re. May Je 1822, Dec. 16, 1822.
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| Letter #13 |
From Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins (South Windsor, Broome Co., N.Y.) to W.J. Hough (N.P.).
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December 21, 1822 | |
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Scope and Contents
A family letter with a poem "to Mother" at the end.
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| Letter #14 |
From Lafayette Craw (South Butler N.Y.) to Mesrs. Hubbal & Curran (Utica N.Y.).
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July 26, 1849 | |
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Scope and Contents
This letter requests a large list of items desired for purchase and requests a bill
for past purchases. (Talks of stock for a store paid for with kips (undressed hides).
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| Letter #15 |
From Chas. W. Torrey (Walworth N.Y.) to Mr. E.B. Walsworth, Union College, Schenectady
N.Y.
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September 1848 | |
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Scope and Contents
Family letter with a p.s. from Walworth's sister Jane.
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| Letter #16 |
To Hiram D. Vosburgh No. 17 Lancaster St., Albany N.Y. Return: West Meadow St. Discusses
weather, son's health, money, farm crops. From S. Vosburgh to her son, (Macedon)
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Oct. 27.1888 | |
| Letter #17 |
Not Listed
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| Letter #18 |
From Joseph Moody (Junius) to M. Hoffman, Esq. Attorney at Law,
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October 18, 1822 | |
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Scope and Contents
Requesting legal advice.
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| Letter #19 |
Edward Stewart attorney for William Pierpont to Francis Bloodgood, Esq. Clerk of the
Superior Court in Albany requesting a Court space.
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July 27, 1822 | |
| Letter #20 |
From John R. Gaiton (Walcott N.Y.) to Mr. Charles (Gainton), (Sheldon MA).
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October 29, 18[31 or 44] | |
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Scope and Contents
Requests that Gainton examine himself.
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| Letter #21 |
Diary Notations. Charles M. Gainton, April 3, 1834. Almost 44 years have joined those
before since I wrote the above in our house in Shelburne, Massachusetts. Glastonbury,
Conn.,
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March 11, 1878 | |
| Letter #22 |
From C. Foster, Sheriff (Palmyra N.Y.) to A. Vanderpool, Esq., Counselor at Law (Kinderhook
N.Y.)
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July 16, 1829- | |
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Scope and Contents
Foster has served copies on Jonathon Sheldon. He says Fitch must pay the demand.
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| Letter #23 |
Envelope to Miss Euphenia Giver (Honoye Falls, Monroe Co., N.Y.) from Savanagh,
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dated July 14 | |
| Letter #24 |
From Sam E. Hudson (Palmyra N.Y.) to Aaron Vanderpool, Esq. and Tolicy (Kinderhook
N.Y.).
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June 11, 1835 | |
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Scope and Contents
Hudson requests advice from Hudson on various legal matters.
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| Letter #25 |
Env. from Mother Vosburgh (Macedon N.Y.) to her son Hiram D. Vosburgh (no. 17 Lancaster
St. Albany).
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No date | |
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Scope and Contents
Inquiring after her son's health since a recent trip home gave him a cold. Also, a
note from Ewy.
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| Letter #26 |
From Thos. Amrstrong (Butler N.Y.) to Hon. Erastus Coming (AIM M.).
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February 12, 1848 | |
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Scope and Contents
Acknowledges receipt of a note informing Corning that he was designated as the Democratic
Candidate for Presidential Elector for the 27th district by the Democratic State Convention
held at the capital on the 26th and
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| Letter #27 |
From William J. Boton (Red Creek N.Y.) to Young Lewis Esq. (Lenox, Madison Co., N.Y.).
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December 30, 1863 | |
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Scope and Contents
Offering to undertake obtaining a pension for Widow Barnette if she was married prior
to 1794.
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| Letter #28 |
From A.L. Beaumont (Lyons N.Y.) to Arron Van Derpoil Esq. Councellor at Law (Kinderhook
Co. N.Y.).
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December 30, 1863 | |
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Scope and Contents
Instructing his solicitor as to how to collect debts.
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| Letter #29 |
From Gad Hall (Huron) to Mr. Johan Knox (Augusta, Oneida Co.)
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September 26, 1836 | |
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Scope and Contents
. Requests that Mr. Knox collect some notes for him.
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| Letter #30 |
From George W. Guyler (Phelps N.Y.) to Col. Elias Cost, Postmaster (Oaks Comers),
his uncle,
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n.d. | |
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Scope and Contents
Comments on the election of Martin Van Buren
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| Letter #31 |
To Mr. William Pako (Friendship, Alleghany N.Y.).
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May 12, 1844 | |
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Scope and Contents
From his brother (Waterloo) informing of their father's death.
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| Letter #32 |
G.W. Pum Furmie (Waterloo N.Y.) to D. Thompson, New York.
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January 2, 1847 | |
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Scope and Contents
-Please endorse the above to Jeremiah Apdykes account.
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| Letter #33 |
From Asa Chamberlain (Ovid N.Y.) to Mr. Wm. S. Holt (Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y.),
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July 17, 1839 | |
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Scope and Contents
- Asa reports on his trip to Ovid to look at farms to buy. He gives his appraisal
of the area and gives directions on how to get there by canal.
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| Letter #34 |
M.G. Hoyt (Waterloo N.Y.) to Wm. S. Stow, Esq. Counselor at Law (Clyde N.Y.).
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October 21, 1845 | |
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Scope and Contents
As the case of the Waterloo Baptist Society cannot be tried this week in the absence
of Dr. Richardson, and as the Election is close at hand, perhaps it is advisable to
put it off.
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| Letter #35 |
Envelope from S.A. Goodwin to Stephen A. Goodwin Esq. (Auburn, N.Y.).
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October 31, 1844 | |
| Letter #36 |
From someone (Auburn N.Y.) to Wm. S. Stow Esq. of Clyde N.Y.
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dated October 30, 1844 | |
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Scope and Contents
Re: legal matters.
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| Letter #37 |
From Z. Reeves (Palmyra N.Y.) to George W. Newell Esq. (Albany N.Y.).
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February 17, 1834 | |
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Scope and Contents
The author thanks Newell for informing him of a "petition against the Superintendent
of the Western Section Erie Canal" and asks to be kept informed of other documents
relating to his official station.
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| Letter #38 |
From Wm. V. Douglas and Catherine Douglas (Covert N.Y.) to Mrs. Margaret A. Kidd (Geneva
N.Y.).
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February 3, 1839 | |
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Scope and Contents
Discusses birth of a daughter, a boarder, a visitor, and other family news. Note Mr.
A. Ledd, Helen Ledd. (Notes missing from Delia and Douglass).
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| Letter #39 |
From W. Smith (Farmer N.Y., Seneca Co.) to H.D. Barto (Trumansburg).
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March 1831 | |
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Scope and Contents
In reply to Barto, Smith discusses the situation with some notes he holds.
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| Letter #40 |
Letter from 5 citizens of Junius to Hon. Robert S. Rose, : in Congress Wash., D.C.
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January 19, 1824 | |
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Scope and Contents
Recommends Dr. George B. Eliot of Waterloo for appointment in the army since his services
in the last war damaged his health and left him unable to practice in the country.
Signed John Rose, Barker, Rhoad, Birdsall and Birdsall. Enclosed is a letter from
Elliot requesting a permanent station in a Northern post. From George F. Bush (Junius
N.Y.) to A.J. Winch (Cando).
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| Letter #41 |
To George Bush (Canandaigua N.Y., Ontario Co.).
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June 29, 1831 | |
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Scope and Contents
Complains about being left only $50 out of his father's large estate, and his health.
Also complains about his sister Cassie's small bequest of $50 so she doesn't have
anything to live on in her old age.
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