Sullivan, William, 1774-1839

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Dates:
Birth 1774
Death 1839

Biographical notes:

Sullivan was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1795, served on the Massachuetts General Court (1804-1830), and was a delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention (1830). From 1830, he devoted most of his career to writing about political institutions of the United States.

From the description of Letters to Sarah Cutler, 1832-1836. (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 234337895

A pencil notation on the item suggests that Sullivan was the son of Massachusetts governor James Sullivan (1744-1808).

From the description of Letter, 1828. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 213470966

William Sullivan (1774-1839), prominent Boston lawyer, Federalist politician, and author.

From the description of Papers of William Sullivan, 1795-1822 (bulk 1796-1812). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228737705

American lawyer and author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Benjamin Armitage, 1816 Mar. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574516

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Charles W. Hare, 1806 Dec. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574520

Author, lawyer, and jurist of Boston, Mass.

From the description of William Sullivan correspondence, 1796-1799. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980990

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