Elisha Foote | The Papers of Martin Van Buren

Elisha Foote (c1784-1842) was a leading judge and politician from Cooperstown, Otsego County. Not to be confused with his father, Elisha Foote Sr. (b. 1757).

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MVB to Elisha Foote, 16 June 1821

Your letter announcing my nomination for the convention, by the Republican Delegates of the county of Otsego has been duly received. I have been frequently requested to permit my name to be offered for the support of our politic as a candidate for the office of delegate to the convention, in some one of the counties in which our Republican political friends constitute the majority: But believing... Continue Reading

Sender: MVB

Recipient: Elisha Foote

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