Kemble, Gouverneur, 1786-1875

Politician and businessman Gouverneur Kemble was born in New York City and educated at Columbia. He became a businessman, founding America's first quality cannon factory, and was appointed consul of Cadiz by President Monroe, spending much time in the Mediterranean. He served two terms in Congress as a Democrat, declining the nomination for a third term. He remained active in national party politics, and continued to have interest in businesses, including railroads. He was a friend of Washington Irving and a member of the same New York social circle, and was a collector and patron of the arts.

From the description of Gouverneur Kemble letter to Dear sir, 1809 Feb. 8. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 64582043

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