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Samuel B. Ruggles to John Sherman, May 17, 1867
Mr. Ruggles to Mr. Sherman Paris, May 17, 1867. My Dear Sir: You are of course aware that there is a special “International Committee” now in session at Paris, organized…
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Letters from Samuel B. Ruggles
Samuel Bulkley Ruggles was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1838, and a Canal Commissioner from 1839 to 1842 and in 1858. As a large landholder, he donated the land for the creation of Gramercy Park in New York City. Its restrictive covenant has preserved it through much development nearby. He was a member of the city's Chamber of Commerce, which published his reports on economics and public policy. In the 1860s, he represented the United States at several international conferences on economics and statistics in Europe.
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Samuel B. Ruggles to William H. Seward, October 4, 1867
[Extract.] Mr. Ruggles to Mr. Seward New York, October 4, 1867. Sir: On the 18th of July last, the undersigned, delegate from the United States of America to the international…
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Samuel B. Ruggles to William H. Seward, November 7, 1867
Mr. Ruggles to Mr. Seward Paris, November 7, 1867. Sir: On the 4th of October last, the undersigned transmitted to the Department of State duplicate copies duly corrected and verified…