Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835
Dates
- Existence: 1752 - 1835
Biography
Nathan Dane (December 29, 1752 – February 15, 1835) was an American lawyer and statesman who represented Massachusetts in the Continental Congress from 1785 through 1788. Dane helped formulate the Northwest Ordinance while in Congress, and introduced an amendment to the ordinance prohibiting slavery in the Northwest Territory. During his career, he served in both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate. He also wrote a multi-volume treatise that covered the entire subject of American law, which enabled him to help fund the development of Harvard Law School.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 834315
Webster Mss 834315
Date(s):
1834-05-15
Abstract
In English.