The papers of George W. Patterson I relates to family matters, his work with the Chautauqua land office, New York and national politics (including Whig Party affairs), and to his life in Washington, D.C. as a member of Congress.
3 linear feet (in 4 boxes)
The Patterson family papers have been arranged as much as possible by family member name. To avoid confusion and because the name George Washington Patterson was passed down from father to son, the series names have been given a Roman numeral to distinguish one family member from another.