John Wells Letters 1803-1823

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John Wells Letters 1803-1823

http://library.syr.edu/digital/guides/w/wells_j.htm

Papers of the New York State lawyer. Letters concerning land sales and legal actions in New York State.

17 items (SC)

eng,

Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 6362969

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Wells, John, 1770-1823

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John Wells (1770-1823) was a lawyer in New York State responsible for founding the oldest law firm in the United States: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. Wells was born in Cherry Balley, Otsego County in 1770. In addition to being the founder of what is known today as Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, he is also renowned for his partnership with George Washington Strong: one of the earliest legal partnerships in the new nation. Their practice centered on maritime law,...