Nicholas Fish | The Papers of Martin Van Buren

Nicholas Fish (1758-1833) was a federalist lawyer and politician who was a veteran of the American Revolution and served as the Adjutant General of New York from 1786 to 1793. He was an Alderman of New York City's Ninth Ward from 1806 to 1817. In 1829 Fish appealed unsuccessfully to MVB to ask for his help in getting Fish's son Petrus enrolled at West Point.

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Nicholas Fish to MVB, 18 February 1828

Your very able & eloquent address to the Senate of the United States ^powerfully^ advocating the just claims of the surviving Officers of the Revolutionary Army (of which you did me the honor to favor me with a Copy) demands their most grateful & sincere acknowledgments. Of the few who remain all will I am persuaded Sir ever consider you as their friendly benefactor and no one can be more... Continue Reading

Sender: Nicholas Fish

Recipient: MVB

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MVB to Nicholas Fish, 30 October 1813

The Supreme Court having during this Term decided the Cause between You & Col Salisbury against You, the Costs have been taxed by Mr. <illegible> at $155.69 which I wish You to pay to Mr. V. Ness who will give You my Rect. for them

Sender: MVB

Recipient: Nicholas Fish

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