Pearce, Dutee Jerauld, 1789-1849
Congressman from Rhode Island, 1825-1849; elected as a Democrat, later elected as an Anti-Masonic candidate; graduated from Brown in 1808, studied law, and served as a member of the Newport bar; served in the state legislature, and as attorney-general of Rhode Island, 1819-1825.
From the description of Dutee Jerauld Pearce papers, 1828 Jan. 13-1832 Feb. 7. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 32828096
