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At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

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January 26, 1829

Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877

Autograph document signed

Title: [Financial document belonging to Cornelius Vanderbilt]

One document belonging to Cornelius Vanderbilt to M. Herbert dated January 26, 1829. Related to finances owed to Vanderbilt.

GLC10059

November 1, 1827

Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877

Autograph document signed

Title: [Financial document belonging to David Reed]

One document from David Reed related to finances owed to Cornelius Vanderbilt dated November 1, 1827. Amount owed is 66 dollars.

GLC10060

1821/04/01

Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: Dr Cornelius Vanderbilt in account with Steamboat Bellona

A list of the charges incurred running the ship during February and April 1821. Signed by Vanderbilt, who was the ship's captain, and Gibbons, who owned the steamboat.

GLC04699

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