Lyman, Samuel P., 1804-1869

Papers, 1827-1869

Biographical information:

Samuel P. Lyman, a native of New York state, graduated from Hamilton Academy in 1826. He practiced law in Utica, New York from 1828 to 1836, when he became superintendent of the New York and Erie Railroad. Lyman was a delagate to a variety of state and local conventions and to the National Anti-Masonic Convention of 1831. As leader of the Anti-Masonic Party in New York, he became important briefly in national politics. For a time he was courted by Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Edward Everett, and Thurlow Weed.

Scope and Contents:

Scrapbook compiled by Samuel P. Lyman, attorney, Anti-Masonic Party member.

The scrapbook contains 231 letters written to Lyman relating primarily to his membership in the Anti-Masonic Party and its absorption by the Whig Party during the 1830's. There are also calling cards, dinner menus, newspaper clippings, and notes for speeches.

Provenance:

Gift of Mrs. S. Coan, 1935

Samuel P. Lyman Papers

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