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Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains correspondence of Charles K. Gardner invlolving a dispute over land, taxes, and railroad damages in Black Rock, Erie Canal, New York.
- Extent:
- 35 Vol.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Charles K. Gardner Papers, 1835-1860. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Gardner Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection contains correspondence between Charles K. Gardner and Absalom Bull of Black Rock, New York and John T. Butterworth of New York City about a dispute over land, taxes, and railroad damages in Black Rock, Erie Canal, New York.
- Biographical / Historical:
Charles K. Gardner was born on June 27, 1787 in Morristown, New Jersey. Gardner's family moved to Newburgh, New York. Gardner was educated at a private academy in Morristown, New Jersey and went on to receive a degree from Columbia College. Gardner was active in the U.S. Army until 1818 where he held many high ranking positions including brigade inspector and lieutenant. Gardner resigned from the Army in 1818 and later wrote many books about the Army and books about political issues. Gardner served as a U.S. Post Office Department auditor in Washington, D.C. from 1829 to 1849 due to his friendship with Governor DeWitt Clinton. Gardner also served a surveyor general in Oregon and as a clerk in the Treasury Department. Gardner was married to Ann Eliza McLean. Gardner died on November 1, 1869.
- Acquisition information:
- The collection was purchased from dealer Craig W. Ross, at an unknown date.
- Processing information:
Processed by unprocessed.
- Arrangement:
The collection is unprocessed and is likely disorganized. Individual items may be difficult to find.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Subjects
- Subjects:
- Correspondence
- Places:
- Gardner, Charles K., 1787-1869
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Using These Materials
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- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Charles K. Gardner Papers, 1835-1860. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Gardner Papers).