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Athens: William Decker, 1882-1892

 File — Case: MSS Vertical File Drawer One
Identifier: Folder 52

Scope and Contents

File contains materials related to William Decker's approval for a pension following his service in the Civil War. Included is a letter from P. W. Hallenbeck to "Captain Bagley" [John Bagley] concerning Hallenbeck's wish to see his friend William Decker appointed keeper of the lighthouse at Four Mile Point in recognition of his service. later materials concern the collection of William Decker's pension by his widow Alice Decker.

Dates

  • Other: Majority of material found in 1882-1892

Extent

From the Collection: 15 Cubic Feet (Four vertical file cabinets comprising fifteen drawers holding paper documents grouped in folders by appropriate subject or creator, nominally sorted in alphabetical order.)

Repository Details

Part of the Vedder Research Library Repository

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Coxsackie New York 12051 United States