Joseph Williamson letters, 1819 and 1888.

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Joseph Williamson letters, 1819 and 1888.

Two letters (1819) from Joseph Williamson to his brother, William Williamson, discussing the separation of Maine from Massachusetts and impending statehood; together with another letter (1888) from Joseph Williamson, relating to the British occupation of Castine from 1814-1815.

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Williamson, William, 1799-1846

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Williamson, Joseph, 1828-1902

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Lawyer, historian, and author, of Belfast, Me. From the description of Joseph Williamson letters, 1819 and 1888. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 233979500 Joseph Willliamson was born in Belfast, Me., 5 Oct. 1828. He attended Bowdoin College, graduating in 1849. He received a Doctor of Literature degree from Bowdoin in 1896. He began his legal practice in 1852, serving as a lawyer, Belfast police court judge, and Belfast city solicitor. He wrote severa...