Names: Smith, John Augustine, 1782-1865 / Subjects: Applications and Ferries -- New York (State) -- New York - Columbia University Libraries Archival Collections Search Results

Start Over Names Smith, John Augustine, 1782-1865 Subjects Applications Subjects Ferries -- New York (State) -- New York

Creator: Johnson, William Samuel, 1795-1883
Abstract Or Scope: Papers dealing with Johnson's public life in New York City and in the New York State Senate. While Assistant Alderman, Johnson received numerous letters of application from citizens seeking patronage for a variety of municipal offices, ranging from requests to be a night watchman to a position as a municipal court justice. Also, letters, reports, and other documents relating to various municipal services such as health, welfare, fire fighting, street maintenance, water, sewers, railroads, ferries, and stage coaches. Some letters and documents concern Whig Party politics in the 3rd Ward. Johnson's correspondence as a New York Society Library Trustee refers to the proposed merger with the New York Athenaeum. Also, twelve items relating to his term in the State Senate, covering taxation and control of foreign laborers.

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