Clarkson family papers
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The Clarkson family papers consist of correspondence, certificates, and news articles relating to the Clarkson family, who resided in New York City and Brooklyn in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Biographical note
Matthew Clarkson (1758-1825) was an American military officer during the American Revolution and lived in New York City. Matthew Clarkson, Jr. (1796-1883) was a resident of Flatbush. Charles P. McIlvaine (1799-1873) was rector of St. Ann's Church in Brooklyn from 1827 to 1833. William A. Muhlenberg (1796-1877) was an Episcopal minister in Flushing and New York City. Cyrus Bull was secretary of St. Ann's Church.
Scope and Contents
The Clarkson family papers span the period 1793 to 1869, while the bulk of materials derive from the period 1812 to 1815. The papers consist of correspondence, certificates, and news articles relating to the Clarkson family. 18 letters are from Matthew Clarkson to his son Matthew Clarkson, Jr., 1812-1815. 14 of the letters were received by Matthew Clarkson, Jr. from Bishop Charles P. Mcilvaine, Rev. William A Muhlenberg, and Cyrus Bull, 1833-1870. There are also six newspaper clippings on the death of Matthew Clarkson, Sr.; a petition of Matthew Clarkson, Sr. to the New York State Legislature, 1784; resolutions of the State University of New York regarding Matthew Clarkson, Sr., 1794; and certificates, legal documents, and other ephemera.
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Families
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These materials are in the public domain.
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Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Clarkson family papers, 1977.071, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Henry Bergen, 1919.
