Joshua Forman Letters, 1821

Summary

Creator:
Forman, Joshua, 1777-1849
Abstract:
Two letters sent to the Joshua Forman, a nineteenth-century politician and businessman, and one of the founders of Syracuse.
Extent:
1 folder (SC)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Joshua Forman Letters,

Background

Scope and content:

The Joshua Forman Letters consist of two items. The first letter is dated 24 July 1821, and was sent from Albany by William James, a prominent businessman. The second letter is dated 23 Dec 1821, and was sent from New Bedford by Stephen Smith, a Quaker businessman who moved to Syracuse in 1820. Both letters discuss the development of salt works in the area around Syracuse.

Biographical / historical:

Joshua Forman (1777-1848) was a American lawyer, politician, judge, and businessman. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1808, and was one of the first active supporters of the project that would become the Erie Canal. He was also involved in the founding of the city of Syracuse in the 1820s.

Arrangement:

Items are in chronological order.

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Joshua Forman Letters,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
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