Papers, 1796-1826 and undated.

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Papers, 1796-1826 and undated.

Contains correspondence, account books, deeds, and other materials, chiefly produced in Massachusetts, concerning Pickering's property, personal finance, political views, in specie verification of fruits, and other topics. Includes: incomplete draft of political letter dated Washington, March 19, 1810, which was found in the Corporation Records of Harvard College; and "Alphabet for specie certificates issued from the quarter master general's office commencing at number 501."

1 case (.15 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7798555

Houghton Library

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Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

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Timothy Pickering (b. July 17, 1745, Salem, MA–d. January 29, 1829, Salem, MA) was a politician from Massachusetts who served as the third United States Secretary of State under Presidents George Washington and John Adams. He also represented Massachusetts in both houses of Congress as a member of the Federalist Party. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Pickering began a legal career after graduating from Harvard University. He won election to the Massachusetts General Court and served as a cou...