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    Charles Augustus Davison

    Birth: 5-21-1824

    Death: 1-19-1900

    Alternate First Name: Chas

Biography

Charles Augustus Davison was a lawyer in New York City. He graduated from Williams College in 1845, and became a partner in the firm of Burrill, Davison & Burrill. 



Davison is likely the subject of a letter Clarance A. Seward wrote to William Henry Seward on December 29, 1998. The letter is meant to serve as an introduction of Davison to Henry, as he was traveling from New York to Washington D.C. to meet him.

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Charles Augustus Davison was a lawyer in New York City. He graduated from Williams College in 1845, and became a partner in the firm of Burrill, Davison & Burrill. 

Davison is likely the subject of a letter Clarance A. Seward wrote to William Henry Seward on December 29, 1998. The letter is meant to serve as an introduction of Davison to Henry, as he was traveling from New York to Washington D.C. to meet him.

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The Century Association Archives Foundation - Charles Davison
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