Edward Kent papers, 1840-1905.

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Edward Kent papers, 1840-1905.

Collection consists of a letter from Edward Kent to his uncle, Prentiss Mellen (November 21, 1840), and a sheet of letterhead from the Charles City Chautauqua (August 1-5, 1905) with a news clipping from the Charles City Daily Press attached

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Kent, Edward, 1802-1877

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Kent began practicing law in Bangor, Maine in 1825 after graduating from Harvard. He held a number of political positions in the state including representative in the state legislature; mayor of Bangor; and governor (1838-1839 and 1841-1842). In 1842 he returned to law practice and became a justice on the Maine Supreme Court From the description of Edward Kent papers, 1840-1905. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 459796485 Epithet: of Boughton, ...