Willers family papers, 1820-1908.
Collection Number: 652
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Willers family papers, 1820-1908.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
652
Abstract:
Letters and other material relating to patronage and machine politics of the Democratic
Party in Seneca County.
Creator:
Willers family.
Quanitities:
2.8 cubic feet.
1 folders.
Language:
Collection material in English
Diedrich Willers Sr. was born in Germany and came to the United States after having
served with the Hanoverian forces at the Battle of Waterloo. Diedrich Willers Jr.
(1833-1908) was secretary of New York State (1878), and a Democratic assemblyman from
Seneca County.
Letters and other material relating to patronage and machine politics of the Democratic
Party in Seneca County; other topics include draft exemptions, laws relating to the
hiring of substitutes in the Civil War, pardons, Poor House investigations, canals
and canal appointments, letters concerning Governor Tilden's policies, Horatio Seymour's
stand on the subject of bounties, and actions taken by the Romulus Convention (1875).
Also, papers relating to the German Reformed Church at Bearytown, Seneca County, New
York.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Willers family papers, #652. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell
University Library.
Names:
Willers, Diedrich, 1798-1883.
Willers, Diedrich, 1833-1908.
Seymour, Horatio, 1810-1886.
Tilden, Samuel J. (Samuel Jones), 1814-1886.
Democratic Party (N.Y.)
Romulus Convention (Date of meeting or treaty signing: (1875)..)
Places:
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Recruiting.
Seneca County (N.Y.) -- Religious life and customs.
Seneca County (N.Y.) -- Politics and government.
New York (State) -- Politics and government.
Subjects:
Politicians.
Canals -- New York (State)
Draft -- United States.
Political clubs -- New York (State)
Political parties -- New York (State)
Politics, Practical -- New York (State) -- Seneca County.
Patronage, Political -- New York (State) -- Seneca County.
Bounties, Military.
CONTAINER LIST
Container
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Date
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Scope and Contents
All the material in the collection may not be covered by this guide.
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Box 1 |
Road Construction
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1813-04-02 | |
Scope and Contents
Copy of resolution made between the towns of Romulus and Fayette, N.Y. to build a
connecting road, April 2, 1813
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Box 1 |
Indentures
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1820-02-12-1856-04-02 | |
Scope and Contents
Contract of indenture between Catherine Stahl and Amy Stahl Turbot township, Northumberland
County, Penna. February 12, 1820. Contract of indenture whereby Margaret Bowers became
the indentured servant of Isaac Gambers, April 2, 1856.
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Box 1 |
Statement of Character
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1820-04-05 | |
Scope and Contents
Affidavit made by Daniel Philip Lange of York County, Penna. Stating that Diedrich
K. Willers Sr. of good character etc., it also relates briefly Willers life history,
April 5, 1820.
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Box 1 |
State New York Courts
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1822-03-29 | |
Scope and Contents
Copy of an act of the N. Y. Assembly, passed March 29, 1822 authorizing courts to
meet in Ovid and Junius, although both towns were located in Seneca County.
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Box 1 |
Certificate of Church Membership
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1826-03-24 | |
Scope and Contents
Issued to William Deppen by Diedrich Willers, Pastor of the Fayette German Reformed
Church, March 24, 1826.
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Box 1 |
Citizenship
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1830-10-1839-10-08 | |
Scope and Contents
Sworn statement made by Diedrich Willers in the Seneca County Common Pleas Court that
he wishes to become a citizen of the united States, October term, 1830. This repeated
in October term, 1834; see statement sworn on October 8, 1839.
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Box 1 |
German Reformed Church
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1832-03-16-1837-07-27 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from the Executive Committee of the Missionary Society of the Church to Diedrich
Willers stating that he will receive Missionary Society pamphlets in both English
and German, March 16, 1832. See letter from A. Wagner to Willers, July 3, 1832. Minutes
of a meeting of the elders of the Church at Fayette, Seneca County, July 27, 1837.
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Box 1 |
Church Disputes
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1838-01-09-1838-11-05 | |
Scope and Contents
Series of documents, primarily legal, relating to the suit for libel brought against
Michael Brown Jr. by Diedrich Willers, and the problems Willers had in collecting
the damages awarded him, January 9, 1838 - November 5, 1838.
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Box 1 |
Broadside
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1838-01-09 | |
Scope and Contents
Broadside # 2889 filed under data of January 9, 1838 in Willers Papers, identical
to Br. 977 in Broadside Collection. N. Dean January 1977
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Box 1 |
Diedrich Willers to Rev. Benjamin Schneider
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1838-11-07-1940-11-07 | |
Scope and Contents
Of the German Reformed Church. Letter from Diedrich Willers to Rev. Benjamin Schneider
concerning a foreign mission in Turkey. See also letter date Nov. 7, 1838 from Willers
to the American Board of Foreign Missions; see letter from Willers to F. Hoffheintz
January 7, 1840.
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Box 1 |
H.E.W. Evans to Diedrich Willers
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Scope and Contents
Letter from H.E.W. Evans to Diedrich Willers explaining why Evans, an Ohioan, supports
Harrison in the current presidential campaign; Harrison is a man who has had a " ….long
life of moral and political honesty". August 15, 1840; se also letter from Mattias
S. Weaver to Willers, November 16, 1842.
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Box 1 |
Education
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1846-11-04-1854-03-02 | |
Scope and Contents
A number of compositions written as school assignments by Diedrich Willers Jr. on
various topics (e.g. On Music, John Calvin, The Government of Passion, Ulrich Zwingli,
The Magnetic Telegraph, Education, The Town of Varid, On the Negro, Their Treatment
compared with that of the Indians), November 4, 1846 - March 2, 1854; also, there
are a large number of undated notes, exercises, and speeches used in school, c. 1845-1855.
School rules written by Diedrich Willers Jr., October 11, 1852. Report of the school
district librarian Diedrich Willers, Jr., 1855.
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Box 1 |
Diedrich Willers Jr. to Messrs. I and L. H. Parker
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1848-09-19-1856-05-24 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Diedrich Willers Jr. to Messrs. I and L. H. Parker discussing recent political
events in the town of Varick, September 19, 1848; see letter from D. Willer Jr. to
A. Sears requesting support for his candidacy for School Commissioner of Seneca County
- Willers mentions his qualifications which include loyal support to the Democratic
Party, May 24, 1856
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Box 1 |
Diedrich Willers Jr. to Messrs I and J. H. Parker
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1848-09-19 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Diedrich Willers Jr. to Messrs I, and J. H. Parker describing the landing
of a balloon not far from his home which had previously ascended from Geneva Sept
19, 1848.
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Box 1 |
Diedrich Willers Jr. to Seneca Observer Editor
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1850-02-13 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Diedrich Willers Jr. to the editor of the Seneca Observer describing the
"Sabbath School Celebration" at Bearytown, N.Y. July 4, 1848; the description was
used for a composition on February 13, 1850. (see under education)
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Box 1 |
Koussouth, Louis
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1852-05-29 | |
Scope and Contents
Description by Diedrich Willers Jr. of Koussouth's visit to Auburn, N.Y. May 29, 1852
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Box 1 |
Diedrich Willers to American Home Missionary Society
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1853-05-02-1853-08-01 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Diedrich Willers to the American Home Missionary Society discussing his
activities as a missionary to the foreign born populace of Waterloo, N.Y., August
1, 1853. Also, see letter of the elders of the German Evangelical Protestant Church
in Waterloo, N.Y. to the Home Missionary Board May 2, 1853
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Box 1 |
Inauguration Of Buchanan
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1857-03-18 | |
Scope and Contents
Description of trip made to Washington, D. C. by Diedrich Willers Jr. to see inaugural
of Buchanan, also to make contacts with political leaders, March 18, 1857.
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Box 1 |
Diedrich Willers Jr. to A. Sears
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1857-05-24 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Diedrich, Jr. to A. Sears requesting Sears help in securing the election
as school commissioner in Seneca County, May 24, 1857
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Box 1 |
Diedrich Willers Jr. to W. Drake Parsons
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1857-09-1875-02-02 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Diedrich Willers Jr. to W. Drake Parsons concerning the filling of certain
postmasterships in N.Y. and the position of the Democratic party in the state, September
1857; see draft of letter from Willers to G. J. Tucker concerning the appointment
of Willers to a clerkship in the State Department at Albany, December 7, 1857; see
letter from Willers to Calvin Willers regarding the appointment of Calvin as a Notary
Public in Seneca County, March 16, 1864. Letter from Wilson S. Hunt to Willers Jr.
requesting the appointment of a mutual friend as a Notary Public, Janurary30, 1875.;
letter from Elliot Evans to Willers concerning census appointments, February 2, 1875;
letter from M. P. Williams to Willers concerning the proposed appointment of a certain
person as a deputy in Hudson, N. Y. who has "jeopardized" the entire party, April
17, 1874; see also letter from Henry Stowell to Willers, November 28 and December
8, 1874.
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Box 1 |
Government Investigations
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1859-04-11 | |
Scope and Contents
Subpoena issued to Diedrich Willers Jr. to appear before a N. Y. State Assembly committee
desiring information from certain state officers April 11, 1859.
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Box 1 |
Horatio Seymour to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1862-12-15 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Horatio Seymour to Diedrich Willers, Jr., stating that he intends to place
before the state legislature a measure relating to bounties, December 15, 1862
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Box 1 |
Civil War Draft
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1863-08-18-1864-12-14 | |
Scope and Contents
Receipt for $50.00 paid by Diedrich Willers in order to exempt his son, Calvin Willers,
from the draft; see also letters from Diedrich Willers Jr. to Calvin Willers, Aug.
18, Sept. 1 and Sept. 26. See letter from the District Provost Marshal to Diedrich
Willers, December 8, 1863. Also, letters Dec. 8 and 14, 1864.
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Box 1 |
Diedrich Willers Jr. to Calvin Willers
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1864-09-25 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Diedrich Willers Jr. to Calvin Willers (his brother) discussing the County
(Seneca) Democratic ticket and possible results for Calvin if the Democrats are successful
in the state and local campaign, September 25, 1864. See also letter of September
1, 1864 concerned with the Presidential Campaign, McClellan's qualifications, and
the possibility Horatio Seymour had of securing the Democratic nomination.
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Box 1 |
D. D. Lefler to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1873-01-14 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from D. D. Lefler to Diedrich Willers, Jr. requesting his help in securing
the promotion of a friend of Lefler's on the N. Y. Police Force, January 14, 1873.
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Box 1 |
Robert Finrel to Diedrich Willers Jr.
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1873-12-24-1873-12-25 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Robert Finrel to D. Willers Jr. stating that he supported Willers in the
last State Convention and helped him secure the nomination of Secretary of State but
that, in return, Willers has not rewarded his loyal King's County supporters; thus,
Finrel says he will not make the same "mistake" in the next convention; but see letter
from Josiah T. Miller to Willers, December 25, 1873, and from G. M. Ridler, December
24, 1873.
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Box 1 |
Horatio Seymour to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1873-12-26 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Horatio Seymour to Diedrich Willers, Jr. asking him not to publish the
name of a certain Henry J. Miller in his list of appointees, December 26, 1873.
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Box 1 |
Stephen Taber to Diedrich Willers Jr.
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1873-12-29 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Stephen Taber to Diedrich Willers, Jr. requesting that part of the printing
of the official canvases of the 1873 state election be bestowed upon the Hempstead
Inquirer December 29, 1873; see also letter from D. A. Lamont to Willers December
29, 1873
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Box 1 |
H. A. Reeves to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1874 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from H. A. Reeves to Diedrich Willers, Jr. concerning the forthcoming congressional
canvass in New York.
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Box 1 |
Gideon J. Tucker to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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Scope and Contents
Letter from Gideon J. Tucker to D. Willers Jr. concerning the position of Superintendent
of Canals, January 31, 1875; see also letter from William W. Van D Mach to Willers,
January 2, 1874; concerning appointment Canal Superintendent at Seneca Falls, see
letter from James Plunkett to Willers, January 9, 1874, D. E. Slawson to Willers January
10, 1874, and G. J. Magee to Willers January 10, 1874; see letter from J. R. Wheeler
to Willers concerning appointment to a clerkship in the canal department, on canal
elections and patronage - see letters from Clarence Opdyke to Calvin Willers, January
24, 1874, and Henry Stowell to Diedrich Willers Jr., February 23, 1874; see also letter
from James Lynch to Diedrich Willers Jr., February 9, 1874.
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Box 1 |
C. M. Ridler to Diedrich Willers Jr.
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1874-01-14 | |
Scope and Contents
C. M. Ridler to Diedrich Willers Jr., discussing the advisability of securing the
cooperation and support of the liberals, December 24, 1873; see also letter of G.
Benjamin to Willers, January 14, 1874.
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Box 1 |
B. D. Naxon to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1874-03-02-1875-01-31 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from B. D. Naxon to Diedrich Willers Jr. concerning the loss which he feels
many lumbermen in Oswego County have suffered since 1863 when the Oneida Lake Canal
was closed, March 2, 1874; see also letter of Gideon J. Tucker to Willers, Jan 31,
1875.
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Box 1 |
William D. Van Buren to D. Willers, Jr.
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1874-04-30 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from William D. Van Buren to D. Willers Jr. warning him to be careful of Alonzo
Cornell - "He is very cunning and shameless". April 30, 1874
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Box 1 |
H. P. Nichols to Diedrich Willers Jr.
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1874-08-22-1874-09-20 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from H. P. Nichols to Diedrich Willers, Jr. concerning the approaching state
convention of the Democratic Party, August 22, 1874; see also letter of D. Theodore
Mierson to Willers, August 23, 1874; and from Calvin Willers to Diedrich Willers,
Sr. explaining why Diedrich Willers Jr. did not attend the Democratic State Convention,
September 20, 1874.
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Box 1 |
John Kelly to Diedrich Willers Jr.
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1874-11-13-1875-01-12 | |
Scope and Contents
John Kelly to Diedrich Willers Jr. discussing the candidates who are being considered
by the state legislature for the position of U.S. Senator from New York, January 12,
1875; see also letter from S. M. Shaw to Willers, November 13, 1874.
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Box 1 |
S. A. Bostwick to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1874-12-02 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from S. A. Bostwick to Willers Jr. stating that as near as he could discover,
a certain Mr. Hough "…voted for Tilden and a part of our county ticket". December
2, 1874.
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Box 1 |
Diedrich Willers to J. F. Crampton
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date unknown | |
Scope and Contents
Letter from Diedrich Willers to J. F. Crampton, British Minister to the U. S., requesting
Crampton's aid in securing a larger pension for Willers because of his action at the
Battle of Waterloo with respect to the death of a French Colonel.
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Volume 1 |
Volume
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1833 | |
Scope and Contents
Register of Baptisms, Confirmations, Communicants of the Reformed German Churches
of Fayette Township, Seneca County, New York. Partially written in German. NOTE: Pre-1833
volume in Seneca Falls Historical Society, Seneca Falls, New York. Per researcher,
Larry C. Porter, 8/71. Waterloo is correct - see # 6050. Also, see reference to DW
Papers at Seneca Falls HS in D. Bakken's letter of June 10, 1969 to Mrs. George E.
Patterson, Director. (See NYHRC, #SN821-720-0085)
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Box 2 |
John Kelly to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1875-01-12 | |
Scope and Contents
Letter dated January 12, 1875 from John Kelly of N. Y. C. to Diedrich Willers Jr.
(now N.Y.S. Secretary of State), Kelly will not come to Albany during the senatorial
race, it might hurt their chance of electing their candidate (Keenan), he does not
want Murphy elected, Murphy took the lead in the state legislature of those who brought
disgrace to us and to my mind was the cause of our defeat in 1871 and 1872.
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Box 2 |
J. B. Wheeler to Diedrich Willers Jr.
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1875-01-18 | |
Scope and Contents
J. B. Wheeler of Seneca County to Diedrich Willers Jr., January 18, 1875, Wheeler
wishes to be appointed to clerkship of Canal Superintendent; support from Willers
would bring appointment.
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Box 2 |
Rueben Saegar to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1875-01-25 | |
Scope and Contents
Rueben Saegar (of Fayette) to Diedrich Willers Jr. asking for clerkship for his son,
a grad of Rochester Business University. January 25, 1875
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Box 2 |
John to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1875-02-24 | |
Scope and Contents
John to Diedrich Willers Jr. - discusses appointments and strategy. February 24, 1875.
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Box 2 |
Troutman to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1875-03-09 | |
Scope and Contents
Troutman (of Fayette) to Diedrich Willers Jr., upset over their election losses at
Fayette. "As you see we lost our supervisor." March 9, 1875.
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Box 2 |
George Pontius to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1875-04-15 | |
Scope and Contents
George Pontius of Syracuse to Diedrich Willers Jr. requests appointment as a clerk.
He is financially hard up. April 15, 1875.
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Box 2 |
T. D. Krum to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1875-04-15 | |
Scope and Contents
T. D. Krum to Diedrich Willers, Jr. requests appointment for a friend to take the
census in Arcadia in Wayne County, the friend has been a lifelong democrat. (There
are several letters in the collection during this period relating to patronage.)
April 15, 1875.
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Box 2 |
Diedrich Willers, Jr. to unknown
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1875-04-26-1875-05-20 | |
Scope and Contents
Diedrich Willers Jr. to unknown, April 26, 1875. Willers is annoyed because the census
appointments seem difficult to settle, especially in Fayette; see also a letter from
William Caldwell of the Sunday Mercury April 29, 1875 to Diedrich Willers Jr. concerning
an article in the Sunday Mercury critical of the census appointments. See also a letter
from Gideon J. Tucker to Diedrich Willers Jr. on N.Y.S. politics, May 20, 1875, discusses
census appointments and enumeration.
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Box 2 |
H. B. Stanton to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1875-07-20 | |
Scope and Contents
H. B. Stanton to Diedrich Willers Jr. "The Republicans will fight desperately to save
the Senate - and thus force a compromise on the apportionment." July 20, 1875. Newspaper
clipping attached.
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Box 2 |
Henry C. Lisk to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1875-07-26-1875-08-23 | |
Scope and Contents
Henry C. Lisk to Diedrich Willers, Jr. discusses forthcoming Democratic Ticket, July
26, 1875. (Other letters on similar subject) See a draft of a letter by Diedrich Willers
Jr., August 23, 1875.
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Box 2 |
Diedrich Willers, Jr. to Henry Stowell
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1875-08-31 | |
Scope and Contents
Draft of letter from Diedrich Willers, Jr. to Henry Stowell, August 31, 1875, concerning
delegation (from Seneca County) to State Democratic Convention, "the sentiment is
strongly with Mr. Tilden." Also concerns various state appointments. Cross reference:
Samuel J. Tilden
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Box 2 |
Lewis Post to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1875-10-25 | |
Scope and Contents
Lewis Post to Diedrich Willers, Jr. October 25, 1875. Discusses forthcoming elections
to legislature; problems of defeating Republicans in Seneca County; A republican Customs
House official "is now in Ovid…" They are swarming throughout the state with money
in hand. It will be too bad to tie Tilden up with a Republican Legislature."
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Box 2 |
Philo White to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1875-11-06 | |
Scope and Contents
Philo White to Diedrich Willers, Jr. November 6, 1875. Discusses election to legislature
in Utica; deplores success of the Canal Thieves; but believes the incorruptible Tilden
will force them to dis-gorge some of their ill-gotten plunder.
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Box 2 |
George Pontius to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1876-11-13-1876-11-23 | |
Scope and Contents
George Pontius to Diedrich Willers, Jr. November 13, 1876, wants Willers to help him
be reinstated to the census bureau. Feels he has done good work; but he did not praise
the superintendent or play up to his vanity. See also a letter from Pontius to Willers,
November 30, 1876, and a draft from Willers to C. B. Benedict, November 23, 1876.
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Box 2 |
Daniel S. Lamont to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1876-11-30 | |
Scope and Contents
Daniel S. Lamont (from Albany) to Diedrich Willers, Jr., November 30, 1876, "The Greenback,
Temperance and Anti-Masonic Tickets gave us much trouble at the canvass. We are very
busy on the canvass for state officers and the amendments."
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Box 2 |
William Terrell to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1876-12-11-1877-01-23 | |
Scope and Contents
William Terrell to Diedrich Willers, Jr. December 11, 1876, wants Willers help in
securing appointment as Military Secretary. "Governor Robinson does not look entirely
upon a man's political influence, but character and ability." Willers is highly regarded
by Governor Robinson. See also a letter from Terrell to Diedrich Willers, Jr. January
23, 1877. Cross reference: Lucius Robinson
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Box 2 |
A. C. Niven to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1877-01-22 | |
Scope and Contents
A. C. Niven to Diedrich Willers, Jr. January 22, 1877. Discusses scandals in administration
of the state prisons. It isn't easy to unearth such "rascality, but the effort should
be made….."
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Box 2 |
D. C. Robinson to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1877-05-30 | |
Scope and Contents
D. C. Robinson (son of Governor Robinson and his personal secretary) to Diedrich Willers,
Jr., May 30, 1877, refers to pre-arranged plan by legislature to defeat re-apportionment;
this defrauds larger counties of their just rights.
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Box 2 |
Wilkens to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1877-06-26 | |
Scope and Contents
Wilkens ( editor of the Whitehall Times) to Diedrich Willers, Jr., mentions possibility
of a new ticket in the forthcoming canvass; see also letter of June 26, 1877 from
Wilkens to Willers, Jr., also draft of letter, June 1877, by Diedrich Willers, Jr.,
in this he mentions the desire of Democrats in Seneca and adjacent counties for a
new state ticket.
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Box 2 |
Ira Aliny to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1877-07-20 | |
Scope and Contents
Ira Aliny to Diedrich Willers, Jr., July 20, 1877, concerns political developments
in Farmer Village (Interlaken) and Ovid.
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Box 2 |
J. B. Thomas to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1877-08-02 | |
Scope and Contents
J. B. Thomas to Diedrich Willers, Jr., August 2, 1877, mentions that Willers is being
talked of as candidate for Assembly in the fall elections.
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Box 2 |
P. W. Rhodes to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1877-08-08 | |
Scope and Contents
P. W. Rhodes of N. Y. C. to Diedrich Willers, Jr., August 8, 1877, desires to retain
a representative from Seneca County in the Assembly who is sympathetic to N.Y.C.;
praises the incumbent.
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Box 2 |
Political Speeches
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1877-10-20-1877-11-07 | |
Scope and Contents
Speech made by Diedrich Willers, Jr., to Seneca Falls Democratic Convention after
his nomination by acclamation for position in the assembly, October 20, 1877. Also,
several copies of speeches and letters used in the campaign. Diedrich Willers, Jr.
was elected, see letter of John J. Coleman to Diedrich Willers, Jr., November 7, 1877
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Box 2 |
Horatio Seymour, Jr. to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1877-11-16 | |
Scope and Contents
Horatio Seymour Jr. to Diedrich Willers, Jr., November 16, 1877, thanks him for his
work in the recent election; wants his advice concerning the office of state engineer
in so far as it relates to the canal board.
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Box 2 |
To Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1877-12-03 | |
Scope and Contents
To Diedrich Willers, Jr. (from Ovid) December 3, 1877, discusses local politics and
election in Seneca County; disturbed that so many Democrats left the fold.
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Box 2 |
D. Davenport to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1878-02 | |
Scope and Contents
D. Davenport (of Trumansburg Landing) to Diedrich Willers, Jr., February 1878, asks
him not to alter law concerning licensing of places selling alcoholic beverages: "We
don't want rum shops granted licenses in this section."
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Box 2 |
R. A. Sherman to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1878-02-08 | |
Scope and Contents
R. A. Sherman to Diedrich Willers, Jr., February 8, 1878, concerning proposed changes
in Canal Administration.
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Box 2 |
J. J. Marlette to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1878-04-13 | |
Scope and Contents
J. J. Marlette to Diedrich Willers, Jr., April 13, 1878, discusses schemes for payment
of repairs on the canals in N. Y. S.
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Box 2 |
Diedrich Willers, Jr. to D. S. Lamont
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1878-08-15-1878-08-25 | |
Scope and Contents
Diedrich Willers, Jr. to D. S. Lamont, August 15, 1878, is angered that his wishes
have not been followed in appointments to canal superintendent in his own county;
see also a letter of August 25, 1878 from Lamont to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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Box 2 |
James Jones to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1878-10-14 | |
Scope and Contents
James Jones (of Waterloo, N.Y.) to Diedrich Willers, Jr., October 14, 1878, discusses
recent county convention and underhanded methods used by the victorious group.
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Box 2 |
William Terrell to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1878-11-28 | |
Scope and Contents
William Terrell to Diedrich Willers, Jr., November 28, 1878, comments on bleak outlook
for Democrats in Albany County.
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Box 3 |
Gubernatorial Election 1879
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1879 | |
Scope and Contents
Various printed matter on the Gubernatorial election of 1879 between L. C. Robinson
and Alonzo B. Cornell
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Box 3 |
Diedrich Willers, Jr. to William Reed
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1879-01-25 | |
Scope and Contents
Diedrich Willers, Jr. to William Reed, January 25, 1879, concerns repairs needed on
the Cayuga and Seneca Canal.
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Box 3 |
Samuel Earl to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1879-05-30 | |
Scope and Contents
Samuel Earl to Diedrich Willers, Jr., May 30, 1879, concerning celebration of centennial
of Sullivan's campaign in Seneca County; several other letters on this.
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Box 3 |
M. S. Gould to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1879-11-03 | |
Scope and Contents
M. S. Gould to Diedrich Willers, Jr., November 3, 1879, feels that the Democrats will
carry the Town of Covert, Seneca County, in the election.
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Box 3 |
S. R. Wells to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1880-02-25 | |
Scope and Contents
S. R. Wells to Diedrich Willers, Jr., February 25, 1880, discusses development in
Democratic Party in Waterloo.
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Box 3 |
Daniel S. Lamont to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1880-11-26 | |
Scope and Contents
Daniel S. Lamont to Diedrich Willers, Jr., November 26, 1880, discusses causes for
defeat of Hancock and English in N. Y. C., also comments on future tactics of Democrats
on county level.
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Box 3 |
Diedrich Willers, Jr. to J. S. Stover
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1881-07-21-1881-07-28 | |
Scope and Contents
A series of letters between Diedrich Willers, Jr. and J. S. Stover, Navarre, Ohio,
concerning securing a minister for Diedrich Willers church (German Reformed in Fayette:
his father's church). Willers is prepared to offer $400.00 per annum and no parsonage,
July 21, 25, and 28, 1881. Several letters to other clergymen of the same subject.
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Box 3 |
Daniel S. Lamont to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1881-08-15 | |
Scope and Contents
Daniel S. Lamont to Diedrich Willers, Jr., August 15, 1881, concerning candidates
in the coming elections.
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Box 3 |
S. R. Wells to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1882-09-14 | |
Scope and Contents
S. R. Wells (of Waterloo, N.Y.) to Diedrich Willers, Jr., September 14, 1882, discusses
political development in Waterloo.
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Box 3 |
Obituary of Diedrich Willers, Sr.
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1883-05 | |
Scope and Contents
Draft summary of the life of Diedrich Willers, Sr. (d. May 1883), notes his participation
at Battle of Waterloo; his early years in the U.S.: his pastorate; and contains an
account of his funeral. (Probably written by Diedrich Willers, Jr.)
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Box 3 |
H. A. Nelson to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1885-12-18 | |
Scope and Contents
H. A. Nelson to Diedrich Willers, Jr., December 18, 1885, informs Willers Jr. that
he is to be the Deputy Secretary of State.
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Box 4 |
Diedrich Willers, Jr. to Col. D. S. Lamont
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1894-08-14-1894-12-15 | |
Scope and Contents
Draft of letter from Diedrich Willers, Jr. to Col. D. S. Lamont, March 24, 1893.
Addressee is a member of Cleveland's cabinet, Willers is asking that Samuel R. Wells
be appointed to postmastership at Waterloo, N.Y. Several drafts of letters concerning
this; one is a draft to Cleveland; all by Willers, Jr. See also a letter from Willers,
Jr. to Lamont, August 14, 1894 and from Henry Stowell to Willers, Jr., December 7
and Dec. 15, 1894. These refer to the appointment of Stowell to be post-master at
Seneca Falls.
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Box 4 |
Genealogy
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1890-1899 | |
Scope and Contents
Many letters in the collection are devoted to local history and to genealogy; Diedrich
Willers, Jr. was interested in both subjects.
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Box 4 |
Daniel S. Lamont to Diedrich Willers, Jr.
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1890-09-07 | |
Scope and Contents
Daniel S. Lamont to Diedrich Willers, Jr.. September 7, 1890, mentions Cleveland,
"who always counted you as one of his friends…" Cleveland doesn't want Democratic
nomination, but probably will be nominated. The Democrats ought to carry the N.Y.S.
Assembly, but their organization is so poor that they will very likely loose it.
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Box 4 |
Phrenological Report
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1891-04-04 | |
Scope and Contents
Phrenological report of Diedrich Willers, Jr. April 4, 1891, by Fowler and Wells contains
a typewritten description of Willers, Jr.'s phrenological characteristics and an analysis
of their meanings. Cross reference: Fowler and Wells
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Box 4 |
Diedrich Willers, Jr. to Val Fleckenstein
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1893-05-22 | |
Scope and Contents
Draft of letter from Diedrich Willers, Jr. to Val Fleckenstein, May 22, 1893, concerns
appointment of postmaster at Fayette. In small towns post offices are located in stores;
there is rivalry between storekeepers for the privilege of having post offices; one
Edmund C. Rowe of Rochester is to open a store at Fayette; what are his political
views? is he a good Cleveland Democrat???
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Box 4 |
Draft of Letter
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1893-09-04 | |
Scope and Contents
Draft of letter of Diedrich Willers, Jr. to unknown, September 4, 1893.
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Box 4 |
Draft of Letter
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1894-01-17 | |
Scope and Contents
Long Draft by Diedrich Willers, Jr., January 17, 1894, justifying Henry Stowell as
candidate for Seneca Falls postmastership.
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Box 5 |
German letters and miscellaneous material
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date unknown | |
Scope and Contents
Sermons and German, Latin, Greek, Hebrew vocabulary; photo of Diedrich Willers, D.
D. and undated material
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Box 6 |
Newspapers
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date unknown | |
Scope and Contents
Also, undated material
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Box 7 |
Newspapers and clippings
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1894-06-13 | |
Scope and Contents
Photos; book of psalms and Hymns; bound Volume containing Centennial Historical Sketch
of the Town of Fayette (ca. 1900); and Centennial Celebration of the Official Organization
of the Town of Romulus, Seneca County, New York
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