Bradish, Luther, 1783-1863
Dates
- Existence: 1783 - 1863
Biography
Luther Bradish (September 15, 1783 Cummington, Massachusetts – August 30, 1863 Newport, Rhode Island) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1839 to 1842, while his Whig Party colleague, William H. Seward was governor. He was also co-founder of Children's Village.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Erastus Root letters
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 836255.1
Mss 836255.1
Date(s):
1836
Scope and Contents
One letter from Erastus Root to Luther Bradish, relating to New York State politics and one letter to Major Babcock, relating to his subscription to the "Mercury."
Luther Bradish letter
Item 1
Identifier: Mss 851455.1
Webster Mss 851455.1
Date(s):
1851-08-05
Scope and Contents
Two-page letter from Luther Bradish in New York to Daniel Webster, asking if Webster has decided to address the New York Historical Society at its anniversary celebration. Includes portrait of Luther Bradish.