Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903

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Dates:
Birth 1822-07-31
Death 1903-01-18

Biographical notes:

Hewitt graduated from Columbia in the class of 1842 and became, in turn, an attorney in New York City, a manufacturer of iron and steel, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1875-1879, 1881-1886, and Mayor of New York, 1887-1888.

From the description of Abram S.Hewitt papers, n.d. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 496102421

BIOGHIST REQUIRED Hewitt graduated from Columbia in the class of 1842 and became, in turn, an attorney in New York City, a manufacturer of iron and steel, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1875-1879, 1881-1886, and Mayor of New York, 1887-1888.

From the guide to the Abram Stevens Hewitt Papers, n.d., (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library, )

American merchant, Mayor of NYC, founded Cooper Union.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Joseph H. Bradley, 1861 Feb. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270871003

Iron manufacturer and mayor of New York City.

From the description of Diary and letterpress copybooks, 1843, 1876, 1887-1888 (bulk 1887-1888). (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58757494

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Subjects:

  • Cotton manufacture
  • Finance, Personal
  • Greek language
  • Greek literature
  • Investments
  • Mineral investment
  • Money
  • Textile factories

Occupations:

  • Businessmen
  • Mayors

Places:

  • Newport (R.I.) (as recorded)
  • Newburyport (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • Lowell (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Lowell (as recorded)
  • Boston (Mass.) (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)

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