Letters, 1830 December 8-1833 January 17, Lancaster, N.H., to John W. Weeks, Washington.

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Letters, 1830 December 8-1833 January 17, Lancaster, N.H., to John W. Weeks, Washington.

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Sends papers relating to Asa Barrows pension-claim; inquires for his health; describes winter; family news; mentions a case involving Judge Peck and Mr. Wirt; mentions the nominating convention at Concord; complains about lack of help for the surviving Revolutionary patriots; refers to an aquatic excursion; worries about possible war.

5 items. 25 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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Wirt, William, 1772-1834

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William Wirt (November 8, 1772 – February 18, 1834) was an American author and statesman who is credited with turning the position of United States Attorney General into one of influence. He was the longest serving Attorney General in U.S. history. He was also the Anti-Masonic nominee for president in the 1832 election. Wirt grew up in Maryland but pursued a legal career in Virginia, passing the Virginia bar in 1792. After holding various positions, he served as the prosecutor in Aaron Burr's...

Peck, James Hawkins, approximately 1790-1836

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Burrows, Asa.

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Weeks, John Wingate, 1781-1853.

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Brackett, Adino Nye, 1777-1847.

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