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Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains mostly correspondence but also some accounts, essays, and related records documenting Daniel Tompkins'
public and private life from his college years through his term as vice president. Included are letters from Thomas Jefferson,
James Monroe, Martin Van Buren, DeWitt Clinton, and Henry Dearborn. Records relate to the War of 1812; appointments; Indians;
political disputes; state prison administration; slavery; John Jacob Astor's arrest for treason; morality issues; and Tompkins'
finances and property. These records are restricted due to damage.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Governor Daniel D. Tompkins gubernatorial and personal records
Quantity:
18.1 cubic feet
52 boxes
Inclusive Dates:
1792-1823
Series Number:
A0084
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