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Stetson, Charles Augustus, General, 1810-1888

 

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.

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