Robert Troup | The Papers of Martin Van Buren

Robert Troup (1757-1832) was a lawyer and judge from New York who was a close associate of Alexander Hamilton. He was the Judge of the federal court for the district of New York from 1796 to 1798, after which he carried on a private legal career until his death. In 1817 he dealt with the state Attorney General, MVB, regarding upcoming real estate suits and later voted for MVB in his successful campaign for the Governorship of New York in 1828.

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Robert Troup to MVB, 30 October 1828

You very well know that Dr. Hosack is about pronouncing an Eulogium on the late Governor Clinton. It is Dr. Hosack's intention to make honorable mention of your services in the Senate in favor of our Canals. The removal of Governor Clinton, from a seat in the Board of Canal Commissioners, will receive Dr. Hosack’s censure. Being lately in communication with him on this topic I remarked that I had... Continue Reading

Sender: Robert Troup

Recipient: MVB

Robert Troup to MVB, 3 November 1828

I am favored with your letter of the 30th inst. I am happy to learn that you confirm my impression of your interests respecting the removal of Mr Clinton from the Board of Canal Commissioners. I think with you, after reflecting on what you say, that your most prudent course is not to permit Dr. Hosack to make use of what I told him; and I shall accordingly lose no time in making the needful... Continue Reading

Sender: Robert Troup

Recipient: MVB

Robert Troup to MVB, 3 January 1829

I congratulate you on the delivery of your maiden message, to the Legislature. I have read it with attention, and am much pleased with its matter and style, and equally so with its frankness, and independence of character. I think it must prove very acceptable to the great body of your Constituents. Allow me to add my hearty wishes that your administration, thus happily begun, may be... Continue Reading

Sender: Robert Troup

Recipient: MVB

Robert Troup to MVB, 25 November 1817

Referring you to a letter I wrote you by yesterday's mail I now enclose you an affidavit of mine, which may be used or not according to your discretion. I am somewhat fearful that the door may be shut against further examinations. I have resolved on quitting Judge Miller as a witness & resorting to Humphrey Howland of Scipio in Cayuga County. Mr. Bogert of this place thinks it possible that... Continue Reading

Sender: Robert Troup

Recipient: MVB

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MVB to Robert Troup, 1 December 1817

Enclosed you have a subpoena agreeable to your wishes, the Interrogatories have been duly served and an admitted copy transmitted to the <anxious> Mr Green. Publication has been delayed untill the 23d Inst. I selected that early day in the hopes of yet being able to bring on the cause at the Jany Term but of that I doubt from the Impression of business about that time. The witnesses as to... Continue Reading

Sender: MVB

Recipient: Robert Troup

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