Stetson, Charles Augustus, General, 1810-1888

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Dates

Existence: 1810 - 1888

Biography

Charles Augustus Stetson was an American hotel proprietor, host of the "Astor." Charles was born on April 1, 1810 at Newburyport, Massachussets. Stetson was appointed a quartermaster-general of New York State on the staff of Governor Washington Hunt in 1851, and was known thereafter as "General" Stetson. All celebrities who visited New York in the middle of the nineteenth century stopped at the Astor and were greeted by Stetson as if they had been guests in his own home.

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 849505

Webster Mss 849505

Date(s): 1849-09-05

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850110.2

Webster Mss 850110.2

Date(s): 1850-01-10

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850118

Webster Mss 850118

Date(s): 1850-01-18

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 852565

Webster Mss 852565

Date(s): 1852-10-15

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850681

Webster Mss 850681

Date(s): 1851-12-31

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850457.1

Webster Mss 850457.1

Date(s): 1850-08-07

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850663

Webster Mss 850663

Date(s): 1850-12-13

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 851121

Webster Mss 851121

Date(s): 1851-01-21

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 851307

Webster Mss 851307

Date(s): 1851-05-07

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850165.3

Webster Mss 850165.3

Date(s): 1850-02-15

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Daniel Webster in Washington to Mr. Stetson, telling him that filling appointments depends on passage of a resolution. Clay spoke well in reply to Mr. Foote.

Daniel Webster letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 851305.1

Webster Mss 851305.1

Date(s): 1851-05-05

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Daniel Webster in Washington to "My dear Sir," [i.e. C. Stetson], telling him that he does not expect anyone to sign letters complimentary to him if they do not agree with the contents. He soon must state his opinions on political topics.

Daniel Webster telegram

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 850650

Webster Mss 850650

Date(s): 1850-12

Abstract

In English.