Pratt, Benjamin, 1710-1763
Pratt, graduate of Harvard College (1737), was a prominent Boston lawyer. He was appointed chief justice of New York in 1761.
From the description of Motion for change of venue in the case of the Inhabitants of Massachusetts Bay Colony v. Charles Paxton, October 1761. (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 235132945
Benjamin Pratt (1710-1763) earned his Harvard AB 1737 and served Harvard as Librarian (1742-1743). Eventually, he became Chief Justice of the Province of New York. Pratt came from a humble background and was crippled in a fall as a youth. He was unable to live in college or complete his studies in the usual manner due to physical disability and pain resulting from the early injury. He nonetheless suceeded in becoming a highly successful lawyer.
Nathan Prince (1698-1748) earned his Harvard AB 1718 and served as a Tutor (1723-1742) and Fellow (1728-1742).
From the description of Letter to Nathan Prince from Benjamin Pratt, 1737 February 17. 1737. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77064770
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| creatorOf | Pratt, Benjamin, 1710-1763. Letter to Nathan Prince from Benjamin Pratt, 1737 February 17. | Harvard University Archives. | |
| creatorOf | Pratt, Benjamin, 1710-1763. Motion for change of venue in the case of the Inhabitants of Massachusetts Bay Colony v. Charles Paxton, October 1761. | Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138 | |
| referencedIn | Auchmuty, Samuel, 1722-1777. Letter, 9 January 1763. | Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138 |
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| associatedWith | Prince, Nathan, 1698-1748. | person |
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Birth 1710
Death 1763-01-05
