Governor Dewitt Clinton Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GOVERNOR DEWITT CLINTON
Born: March 2, 1769 in Little Britain, New York
Died: February 11, 1828 in Albany, New York
Died: February 11, 1828 in Albany, New York
Dewitt Clinton (1769-1828, born in Little Britain, New York), was New York state senator (1798-1802), United States Senator (1802-1803), Mayor of New York (1803-1807, 1808-1810 and 1811-1815) and Governor of New York (1817-1821, 1825-1828). DeWitt had been introduced to politics when he served as secretary to his uncle, New York's first Governor, George Clinton. In 1812, DeWitt Clinton was the unsuccessful Federalist candidate for President, losing in a close election to Democratic-Republican incumbent, James Madison by 128-89 electoral votes, 11-seven states. If Pennsylvania had gone Federalist, Clinton would have won, 114-103. He also introduced a bill in the New York Senate in 1811 to explore routes for what would become the Erie Canal and, after the War of 1812, appointed him to the commission to build the canal in 1816.
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DeWITT CLINTON. Signature: "DeWitt Clinton", 2½x¾, affixed to engraving, b/w, 6¼x10 overall, image 3½x4¼ (one surface). Image from a painting by C. Ingram; engraved by A.B. Durand. Facsimile signature beneath image. Imprinting at lower margin states that this image was engraved with permission of Congress in 1884.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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DEWITT CLINTON Dewitt Clinton wrote this letter in 1802, during his last year as New York state senator, to his wife Maria about the opening of the legislative session. Autograph letter signed "Dewitt Clinton". Pencil notations on verso in unknown hand. 1 page, 7¾x9½. Albany, New York, Jan. 27 1802.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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De WITT CLINTON Clinton to noted lawyer-scientist that Latin inscription on a medal honoring Benjamin Franklin was plagiarized from the works of a Roman Emperor. ALS: "De Witt Clinton", 1p, 7¾x7¾. No place, 1823 February 5.To Dr. [Samuel Latham] Mitchill.Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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DeWITT CLINTON. ALS: "DeWitt Clinton", 1p, conjoined address leaf by Clinton, 10¼x16. New York, 1807 May 15. Clinton acknowledges "receipt of several letters from you giving meSale Price $450.00
$500.00
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DEWITT CLINTON Writing as Governor, he recommends a candidate to US Military Academy Superintendent Sylvanus Thayer, "the father of West Point". Autograph Letter signed: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor, 1 page, 8x9¾. Utica [New York], 1819 July 16.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DEWITT CLINTON During a close race for re-election as Governor of New York, he writes "we are gaining ground very rapidly". Autograph Letter signed: "D W C", 1 page, 8x9½. Albany, 1820 July 28. To "James L.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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DEWITT CLINTON He signs a short sentiment on a 5¼x2½ slip of paper. Autograph Sentiment signed: "With great respect/Your most obliged friend/DeWitt Clinton", 5¼x2½.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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DEWITT CLINTON His clipped sentiment from the close of a letter. Autograph Sentiment signed: "From yours respectfully/DeWitt Clinton", 3½x1¼ clipped from close of letter.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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DeWITT CLINTON. Civil Appointment signed: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor, 1p, 13¼x10. Albany, New York, 1821 March 1. Partly printed document appointing Estes Howe, James L'Ammoureux, Jesse Buel and John McCarty to be Judges of the Court of Common Pleas.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DeWITT CLINTON. Civil Appointment signed: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor, 1p, 15½x9¾. Albany, New York, 1822 March 21. Partly printed document appointing Thomas Howland and Russell Burt of Northumberland as Justices of the Peace for Saratoga County.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DEWITT CLINTON, CO-SIGNED BY: ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL 1819 civil appointment for a public notary signed by Clinton when he was Governor of New York Civil appointment signed "Dewitt Clinton" by Clinton and "Arch. Campbell Dep." By Campbell.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DEWITT CLINTON A pay order from the New York Governor to Thomas Hazard for "officers conveying prisoners to Bridewell" Document signed: "Dewitt Clinton", 8x5. Pay order from Clinton for $106.25 to Thomas Hazard for officers conveying prisoners to Bridewell.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DeWitt Clinton signed this document in 1814 as Mayor of New York City to certify a notary. Framed to 24¾x16¾ in a brown wood frame with marbled green matte with a b/w engraving of Clinton.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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DEWITT CLINTON and GARRETT NOEL BLEECKER As Mayor of New York, he signs a pay order for an Alderman "for attending the court of General Sessions". Also signed by Comptroller G. N. Bleecker, who signed the Buttonwood Agreement of 1792. Document signed: "DeWitt Clinton" as Mayor, "G. N.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DEWITT CLINTONThis steel engraving features an image of the politician who spearheaded the construction of the Erie Canal Steel Engraving Unsigned: 9¼x12 overall size, image 3½x4½ with a white border (one surface). From an original painting by C. Ingham. Features his printed signature.Sale Price $67.50
$75.00
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DeWITT CLINTON. Partly Printed DS: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor of New York, 1p, 17x14. Albany, 1822 April 13.Countersigned: "Archd Campbell Dep. Secretary" and "Saml A. Talcott Atty Genl".Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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DeWITT CLINTON. Manuscript Document signed: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor, 1p, 8x12. Albany, New York, 1828 January 5. Clinton attests that since 1823 Richard Riker has been Recorder of the City of New York, and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official actions.Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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DeWitt Clinton Partly printed DS: "DeWitt Clinton" as Mayor of New York, 1p, 7x45/8. New York, 1814 September 12. Countersigned: "Thos. R. Mercein" as Comptroller. To the Treasurer of the City of New York. In full: "Pay C.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DE WITT CLINTON. Partly printed DS: "DeWitt Clinton" as Mayor of New York City, 1p, 7x5. New York, 1814 September 12. During the War of 1812, on the day before theSale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DE WITT CLINTON. Partly Printed DS: "De Witt Clinton" as Mayor of New York City, 1p, 7x4½. New York, 1813 November 29. In full: "To the Treasurer of the City of New York, Pay Christian Shultz Two hundred fifty Dollars, for 1 Q[uarte]r Sal[a]ry to 26 Nov. By order of Common Council.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DEWITT CLINTON Military appointment to the New York militia signed in 1822 by Clinton as Governnor Military appointment signed "Dewitt Clinton". 1 page, 15¼x9½ (unfolded), with raised round stamp "Excelsior" in paper on left. April 4, 1822. Plain certificate appointed Prosper M.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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DeWITT CLINTON Appointment of a Surgeon's Mate in the New York State Infantry. Partly Printed DS: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor of New York, 1p, 15½x9¾. Albany, 1819 March 27. Countersigned: "J.V.N.Yates" as Secretary of State. In part: "To George V.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
