Papers, 1663-1834.

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Papers, 1663-1834.

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Legal papers, extensive case notes, and correspondence of Nathan Dane, lawyer from Beverly, Mass. Much of the correspondence concerns the Proprietors of the Kennebec Purchase and other individuals and institutions for which Dane was a legal counsel. Charles Vaughan, agent, and Arodi Taylor, clerk of the Proprietors, were frequent correspondents. Included are several letters from Gen. Henry Knox in regard to the Waldo Patent. Other items include correspondence in regard to the Salem Turnpike and Chelsea Bridge Corp., of which Dane was a Director; a copy of the "Massachusetts Answer to the Resolution of Virginia as to the Alien & Sedition Acts," written by Dane (Jan. 1799); and account books as agent for Mass. relating to the Revolutionary War claims of Massachusetts against the United States. (Con't) Also included are a letter from James Monroe (Feb. 12, 1795) to Benjamin Lovett in regard to the capture of the schooner Lark by a French privateer and other Lovett materials; correspondence of John, Joseph, and Andrew Cabot with Joseph Gardoqui & Sons regarding trade at Bilbao, Spain and with Dane; a copy of a ten-page letter from Dane to Daniel Webster (May 10, 1832) concerning legislation to provide pensions for veterans of the Revolution; and deeds and other legal documents related to lands in Newbury, Beverly, and other towns in Essex County, Mass. (Cont'd) Other bound volumes include Dane's weather diary (1815-34), office receipt book (1789-1817), and lists of real estate taxes (1780-1801) with currency and commodity valuations (1774-1820); docket books of cases at the Essex County (Mass.) Court of Common Pleas (1782-1812); receipt book (1783-84); and 3 account books of client Nathaniel Gould (1758-81).

19 boxes, 2 cased vols., and 1 oversize box.

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Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

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Nathan Dane (December 29, 1752 – February 15, 1835) was an American lawyer and statesman who represented Massachusetts in the Continental Congress from 1785 through 1788. Dane helped formulate the Northwest Ordinance while in Congress, and introduced an amendment to the ordinance prohibiting slavery in the Northwest Territory. During his career, he served in both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate. He also wrote a multi-volume treatise that covered the entire...

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

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Charles Vaughan, the son of Samuel and Sarah (Hallowell) Vaughan, was one of the earliest settlers of Hallowell, Me., arriving there around 1791. He became a merchant and had a great influence on the development of the town. He married in 1794 Frances Western Apthorp, whose brother-in-law was Charles Bulfinch. Their children where: John Apthorp (1795-1865); Charles (1804-1878); Hannah Frances (1812-1855); and Harriet (1801-1843). From the guide to the Vaughan Family Papers, 1768-195...

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

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Daniel Webster (January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the U.S. Congress and served as the U.S. Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. As one of the most prominent American lawyers of the 19th century, he argued over 200 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court between 1814 and his death in 1852. During his life, he was a member of the Federalist Party, the Nati...

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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James Monroe, fifth president of the United States of America (b. April 28, 1758, Monroe Hall, Virginia-d. July 4, 1831, New York, New York) fought with distinction in the Continental Army, and he practiced law in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As a young politician, he joined the anti-Federalists in the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution, and in 1790, an advocate of Jeffersonian policies, he was elected United States Senator. As Minister to France in 1794-1796, Monroe showed strong ...

Lovett, Benjamin B., Mrs.

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Cabot, Andrew.

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Salem Turnpike and Chelsea Bridge Corporation

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Builders and owners of turnpike from Salem, through Lynn, to Charlestown (Boston), Mass., and bridge constructed at Chelsea, Mass., over the Mystic River, known as Chelsea Bridge; organized 1801; incorporated 1802; dissolved 1875; also known as Chelsea Bridge and Salem Turnpike Corporation. From the description of Records, 1802-1807. (Lynn Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70939245 ...

Cabot, Joseph S. (Joseph Sebastian), 1796-1874

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Gould, Nathaniel.

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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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American revolutionary officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to Thomas Jefferson, 1793 Apr. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270596665 From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to General Henry Jackson, 1796 Oct. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270596669 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Westpoint, to Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, 1782 Sept. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270598200 ...

Gardoqui and Sons.

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Lark (Ship)

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Taylor, Arodi.

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Kennebec Purchase (Me.). Proprietors.

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Cabot, John.

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Massachusetts. Court of Common Pleas (Essex County)

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