Alonzo G. Hammond | The Papers of Martin Van Buren

From Berlin, NY. Moved to Brooklyn. Served in 51st and 56th New York state legislatures.

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Alonzo G. Hammond to MVB, 23 December 1824

I have assertained that “Tom” a black man who you purchaised of <Fesburgh> & who quit you some 10 years since is now in the neighbourhood of Worcester Ms. There is yet some time before he is free as he is of that class which will be free July 4th 1827. He was when young a slave of my father and I think I can induce him to be of some service to me if own him. I therefore take the liberty... Continue Reading

Sender: Alonzo G. Hammond

Recipient: MVB

Address to the Republican electors of the state of New York, 10 September 1834

The approach of our regular election of a Governor and Lieutenant Governor and the established usages of the Republican Party, have again brought together the delegates of your choice, to discharge the important and responsible duty of selecting and presenting to the public suitable candidates for those high offices. This duty upon ordinary occasions delicate and difficult, has been to the... Continue Reading

Sender: MVB, Sender: John Sudam, Sender: Alonzo G. Hammond, Sender: James I. Roosevelt Jr.

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