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
Collection
Identifier: Mss 846454
Webster Mss 846454
Date(s):
1846-08-04
Abstract
In English.
Abbott Lawrence letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss 850164
Mss 850164
Date(s):
1850-02-14 to 1854-05-21
Abstract
In English.
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 835560.1
Webster 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.