Hoppin, William J. (William Jones), 1813-1895

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American diplomat and author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Legation of the United States," London, to Thomas C. Acton, Union League Club, New York, 1882 Dec. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269528860

Hoppin was a lawyer, diplomat and writer, who received a LL.B. degree from Harvard University in 1835. He became first secretary of the American legation in London, serving from 1876-1886 during the ministry of James Russell Lowell. He was also one of the founders of the Century Club of New York in 1846.

From the description of Papers, 1833-1890. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122372645

From the guide to the William Jones Hoppin papers, 1833-1890., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

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Birth 1813

Death 1895

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