Abbott, Lawrence, 1792-1855

Abbott, Lawrence, 1792-1855

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1792 - 1855

Biography

Abbott Lawrence (December 16, 1792, Groton, Massachusetts – August 18, 1855) was a prominent American businessman, politician, and philanthropist. He was among the group of industrialists that founded a settlement on the Merrimack River that would later be named for him, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Abbott Lawrence leter

Webster Mss 846454
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 846454
Date(s): 1846-08-04
Abstract

In English.

Abbott Lawrence letters

Mss 850164
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 850164
Date(s): 1850-02-14 to 1854-05-21
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Webster Mss 835560.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 835560.1
Date(s): 1835-10-10
Content Description

Letter from Daniel Webster to Abbott Lawrence asking for Lawrence's help in selling house.