Autograph letters signed (10) : Washington and [n.p.], to Henry Wheaton (7), Levett Harris (2) and James Monroe, 1815 Mar. 24-1821 Jan. 21 and [n.d.].

Pinkney, William, 1764-1822

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William Pinkney was born on March 17, 1764, in Annapolis, Maryland. Originally interested in pursuing medicine, Pinkey ultimately chose law as his desired profession and passed the Maryland bar in 1986. After practicing law in Maryland, Pinkney was sent to London by George Washington to serve as an American commissioner. After spending eight years in England, Pinkney returned to the United States and became Attorney General in 1811. In 1816 he left the country again to serve as an American minis...

Harris, Levett

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Wheaton, Henry, 1785-1848

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Henry Wheaton's career included terms as a reporter for the U.S. Supreme Court (1816-1827) and U.S. chargé d'affaires to Denmark (1827-1834). He was a noted historian of international law. From the description of Letter to Mr. Plumer, ca. 1820. (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 235181043 ...

Monroe, James H.

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School teacher at Mansion House in Nauvoo, Ill. of the children of Joseph Smith, Mormon leader, for his wife Emma after Smith's death in 1844. Also taught the children of Brigham Young and several other Mormon families. From the description of Diary, April 1845-May 1845. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 48749273 ...