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James Deferiet Correspondence

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Overview of the Collection

Creator: Deferiet, James.
Title: James Deferiet Correspondence
Inclusive Dates: 1830
Quantity: 1 folder (SC)
Abstract: Letter from Deferiet to Juston Butterfield of Watertown, N.Y.
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

Nothing is known about the writer of this letter. The recipient, Justin Butterfield, is likely attorney Justin Butterfield (1790-1855), who was commissioner of the General Land Office of the United States from 1849-1852. Born in New Hampshire, he read law in Watertown, New York and later practiced law in Adams, New York; Chicago; New Orleans; and Watertown.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The James Deferiet Correspondence consists of a single letter from Deferiet to Justin Butterfield of Watertown, New York. Apparently Deferiet had constructed a bridge across the Black River and wished to build a lumber mill nearby. Interestingly, Deferiet appears to be funded by a New Orleans bank, perhaps explicable by the fact that Butterfield practiced law for a time in New Orleans.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

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Subject Headings

Persons

Butterfield, Justin, 1790-1855.
Deferiet, James.

Subjects

Business enterprises -- New York (State) -- Watertown.

Places

Watertown (N.Y.) -- History.

Genres and Forms

Correspondence.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

James Deferiet Correspondence,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 2014.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: MRC
Date: 31 Jan 2014
Revision history:

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Inventory

Correspondence
SC 704 Butterfield, Justin 1830

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