DeWitt Clinton was Governor of the State of New York 
(1769-1828)
The Peace Party Canidate for the 1812 Election

Clinton was a key political figure during the 1820's. During his service to New York and due to his persistance the Erie Canal was built along with many other improvements

Author:     Staats, Cuyler.
Title:         Tribute to the memory of De Witt Clinton, late governor of the state
                 of New-York. Being a comprehensive sketch of his life, together with
                 the proceedings of the New-York Legislature, and of various
                 corporate and public bodies: also, the notices of his death from the
                 most distinguished journals in the United States. By a citizen of
                 Albany.
Imprint:    Albany, Printed by Webster and Wood, 1828.