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| Title: | Matthew Moody Commission |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1819 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Matthew Moody's commission as Surgeon's Mate of the 155th New York Infantry, signed by DeWitt Clinton |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828) was an American politician and naturalist. He served three terms as Mayor of New York City and was Governor of New York from 1817 to 1822. The Erie Canal was constructed during his tenure as governor.
Nothing is known of Matthew Moody, other than that he served in the 155th New York Infantry.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Matthew Moody Commission consists of a single item, Matthew Moody's commission as Surgeon's Mate of the 155th New York Infantry, signed by the Governor of New York, DeWitt Clinton.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Matthew Moody Commission,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Unknown.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 15 Aug 2017
Revision history:
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| SC 808 | Commission, Surgeon's Mate, 155th new York Infantry 1819 | ||||||||||