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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.04511 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [104] 1812 |
| Title | J. W. Patterson to Walter Patterson regarding their mother's need for financial assistance |
| Date | 8 July 1812 |
| Author | Patterson, J.W. (fl. 1812-1816) |
| Recipient | Patterson, Walter |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Walter's brother writes that he must travel to Albany to solicit their mother for financial assistance. The letter is preceded by a transcription of a court document concerning a case in which Walter acted as the plaintiff's attorney. Docketed on address leaf. |
| Subjects | Law Money Finance Children and Family Debt Women's History |
| People | Patterson, J.W. (fl. 1812) Patterson, Walter (fl. 1803-1830) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Law; Women in American History; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Additional Information | Walter Patterson was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1818, and was elected as a Federalist to the 17th United States Congress, holding office from 1821 to 1823. He was the Supervisor of the Town of Livingston from 1826 to 1828 and was an associate judge of the Columbia County Court from 1826 to 1830. His birth and death dates are unknown. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |