Henry D. Gilpin letters 1834-1857

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Henry D. Gilpin letters 1834-1857

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/4409

A small quantity of letters written by American lawyer and statesman Henry Dilwood Gilpin to various individuals relating to legal matters

.1 linear foot (1 folder)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6313693

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Gilpin, Henry D. (Henry Dilworth), 1801-1860

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Henry Dilworth Gilpin was born and raised in England, emigrated to the United States to attend the University of Pennsylvania, and proceeded to practice law, author numerous publications, and serve as editor for the Atlantic Souvenir. He went on to become director of the Bank of the United States, and ultimately Attorney General under President Martin van Buren. A patron of the arts, Gilpin later served as president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, as well as similar posts. ...