Sedgwick, Theodore, 1811-1859

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Birth 1811-01-27
Death 1859-12-09

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Charles Babbage was a mathematician and inventor.

From the guide to the Charles Babbage selected correspondence, 1827-1871, 1827-1871, (American Philosophical Society)

Theodore Sedgwick of Albany, NY, entered the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy (forerunner of Norwich University) in 1823 and graduated in 1826. Following his graduation, he practiced law and held several offices within the federal government. Sedgwick was appointed U.S. attorney for the southern district of New York in 1858 and served in that capacity until his death the following year. Theodore Sedgwick wrote many articles for periodicals and newspapers, primarily memoirs and works on the law. The control files included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Theodore Sedgwick.

From the description of Theodore Sedgwick Letter, 1824. (University of Rochester). WorldCat record id: 603670497

American author, lawyer, diplomat.

From the description of Letter : to Fletcher Harper of Harper Bros, 1856 Dec. 27. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122530581

American lawyer.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (7) and letter signed (1) : New York, etc., to Harper & Brothers, 1856 Feb.-1858 Sept 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664403

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